96059 - Electrical Technician - Online

Course Overview

Become an Electrical Technician

Electrical work has some of the best opportunities for career stability, especially for electrical technicians. If you want to start a career as an electrical technician, this 100% online course will teach you the fundamentals of working with and repairing electrical equipment.

What You'll Learn

• Master the basics of electrical theory and systems
• Learn PLC equipment and communication
• Understand advances in robot Maintenance and Installation
• Learn the basics of Six Sigma, 5S, Lean and TPM

MATH
Fractions and decimals, units of measurement and basics of tolerance; algebra, geometry, trigonometry and blueprint reading

INSPECTION
Introduction to GD&T, optical comparators and CMMs; standards for inspecting and calibrating holes, threads and surfaces

SAFETY OSHA
personal protective equipment, SDS and hazard communication; hand and power tool safety, safety for lifting devices and powered industrial truck safety

QUALITY AND MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT
Lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous process improvement; Six Sigma, conducting Kaizen events and value stream mapping

MACHINING
Safety for metal cutting; introduction to CAD and CAM for machining

ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND MOTOR CONTROLS
Electrical units, AC and DC power sources, distribution systems; introduction to circuits, relays, contactors, and motor starters PLCS Basics of Siemens PLC hardware, communication and inputs and outputs; Siemens human machine interfaces, SIMATIC PLCs and hand-held programmers

AUTOMATION
Automated systems and control; robot troubleshooting, maintenance and installations

FASTENERS
Intro to fastener threads, fastener ergonomics and properties; understanding torque