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Electrical Networks Technician Course

Name: Electrical Networks Technician Course
Price: 264 CAD

Get the hands-on electrical knowledge employers demand, from DC fundamentals and AC circuits to three-phase systems, motor controls, and PLC automation. This course covers everything an electrical networks technician needs to work safely, read technical drawings, and solve real-world problems on the job.

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What you will learn:

You will build a complete foundation in electrical theory, safety procedures, and wiring methods before moving into advanced topics. You will learn to analyze DC and AC circuits, size conductors, and install distribution panels that meet code requirements. The course covers three-phase power systems, transformer configurations, and industrial motor control wiring. You will also program and troubleshoot PLCs, wire variable frequency drives, and interpret ladder logic diagrams. Additional modules address solar PV systems, power quality diagnostics, EV charging infrastructure, and energy efficiency strategies. By the end, you will have the technical skills and professional knowledge to pursue journeyman licensing and advance your career in the electrical trade.

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Course Content

8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Electrical Fundamentals and Safety

Lesson 1 • Electrical Hazards and Risk Assessment
Identifies shock, arc flash, and fire hazards in electrical environments. Prepares technicians to evaluate risk before any hands-on task.
Lesson 2 • Lockout/Tagout and Safe Work Practices
Teaches energy isolation procedures and personal protective equipment selection. Directly enables safe de-energization of equipment before maintenance.
Lesson 3 • Electrical Codes and Standards Overview
Introduces wiring standards, installation codes, and inspection requirements used in the industry. Provides the regulatory framework guiding all installation work.
Lesson 4 • Atomic Structure and Electron Flow
Covers atomic theory, free electrons, and conductors vs. insulators. Establishes the physical basis for all subsequent circuit analysis.
Lesson 5 • Voltage, Current, and Resistance
Defines the three core electrical quantities and their units. Connects measurement concepts to practical circuit behavior.

Chapter 2See details

DC Circuit Analysis

Lesson 1 • Parallel Circuit Characteristics
Analyzes multiple current paths, current division, and equivalent resistance. Contrasts with series behavior to build comparative circuit intuition.
Lesson 2 • DC Measurements and Troubleshooting
Covers multimeter use, voltage drop testing, and systematic fault diagnosis in DC circuits. Translates theoretical analysis into hands-on diagnostic skills.
Lesson 3 • Kirchhoff's Laws and Network Theorems
Introduces KVL, KCL, Thevenin, and Norton theorems for multi-source networks. Enables systematic analysis of circuits not solvable by simple reduction.
Lesson 4 • Series-Parallel Combination Circuits
Applies reduction techniques to solve hybrid circuit networks. Bridges simple circuit analysis toward real-world wiring configurations.
Lesson 5 • Series Circuit Characteristics
Examines current continuity, voltage division, and total resistance in series circuits. Forms the baseline for understanding more complex topologies.

Chapter 3See details

AC Circuit Fundamentals

Lesson 1 • Capacitors in AC Circuits
Explains capacitive reactance, current-voltage phase relationships, and energy storage. Connects capacitor behavior to filtering and power factor correction applications.
Lesson 2 • AC Power and Power Factor
Distinguishes real, reactive, and apparent power and calculates power factor. Directly supports load analysis and power factor correction tasks.
Lesson 3 • Impedance and Phasor Analysis
Combines resistance and reactance into impedance using phasor diagrams. Enables complete AC circuit solutions using vector mathematics.
Lesson 4 • Inductors in AC Circuits
Covers inductive reactance, back-EMF, and voltage-current phase relationships. Prepares students for transformer and motor circuit analysis.
Lesson 5 • AC Waveform Characteristics
Defines frequency, period, amplitude, and RMS values of sinusoidal waveforms. Establishes the mathematical language used throughout AC analysis.

Chapter 4See details

Electrical Wiring Methods and Materials

Lesson 1 • Conduit Systems and Installation
Teaches EMT, rigid, PVC, and flexible conduit selection, bending, and pulling techniques. Builds hands-on skills for raceway installation in commercial and industrial settings.
Lesson 2 • Grounding and Bonding Systems
Explains equipment grounding conductors, grounding electrodes, and bonding jumpers. Establishes the safety foundation for all installed electrical systems.
Lesson 3 • Boxes, Fittings, and Enclosures
Covers outlet box sizing, NEMA enclosure ratings, and fitting selection. Ensures proper mechanical protection and code-compliant termination points.
Lesson 4 • Cable Types and Applications
Identifies NM, MC, SE, and specialty cables and their approved installation environments. Connects cable selection to code compliance and installation safety.
Lesson 5 • Conductor Types and Sizing
Covers wire gauges, ampacity tables, and conductor material properties. Ensures correct conductor selection for load and environmental conditions.

Chapter 5See details

Distribution Panels and Overcurrent Protection

Lesson 1 • Fuse Types and Selection
Examines cartridge, plug, and current-limiting fuses and their time-current characteristics. Enables correct fuse selection for motor and feeder protection.
Lesson 2 • Circuit Breaker Types and Operation
Covers thermal-magnetic, GFCI, AFCI, and dual-function breakers and their trip mechanisms. Connects breaker selection to circuit protection requirements.
Lesson 3 • Panel Installation and Troubleshooting
Covers panel mounting, termination torque, and systematic fault diagnosis procedures. Translates design knowledge into safe, code-compliant installation practice.
Lesson 4 • Load Calculation and Breaker Sizing
Applies demand factor and load calculation methods to size feeders and breakers. Directly supports panel design and upgrade projects.
Lesson 5 • Panelboard Layout and Components
Identifies bus bars, main breakers, neutral bars, and grounding bars in load centers. Provides the structural knowledge needed for safe panel work.

Chapter 6See details

Three-Phase Systems and Power Distribution

Lesson 1 • Three-Phase Voltage Generation
Explains how three-phase AC is generated, phase relationships, and advantages over single-phase. Establishes the theoretical basis for industrial power systems.
Lesson 2 • Transformers in Distribution Systems
Covers transformer turns ratio, polarity, and three-phase transformer bank configurations. Connects transformer theory to substation and service entrance equipment.
Lesson 3 • Three-Phase Power Calculations
Applies three-phase power formulas for balanced and unbalanced loads. Supports feeder sizing and energy billing verification tasks.
Lesson 4 • Wye and Delta Configurations
Compares wye and delta connections for sources and loads, including voltage and current formulas. Enables correct identification and analysis of industrial circuit topologies.
Lesson 5 • Industrial Feeder and Service Equipment
Addresses service entrance sizing, metering equipment, and switchgear components. Prepares students for work on industrial distribution infrastructure.

Chapter 7See details

Electric Motors and Motor Controls

Lesson 1 • Motor Starter and Contactor Wiring
Teaches magnetic contactor operation, overload relay sizing, and control circuit wiring. Directly enables installation of full-voltage motor starters.
Lesson 2 • Motor Nameplate and Selection
Interprets nameplate data including HP, FLA, service factor, and enclosure type. Enables correct motor selection and protection device sizing.
Lesson 3 • Variable Frequency Drive Fundamentals
Explains VFD operation, parameter programming, and installation requirements. Prepares students for energy-efficient motor speed control applications.
Lesson 4 • Motor Troubleshooting and Testing
Covers insulation resistance testing, vibration analysis, and systematic motor fault diagnosis. Translates motor theory into practical maintenance and repair skills.
Lesson 5 • AC Motor Types and Operating Principles
Covers induction, synchronous, and single-phase motor construction and torque production. Establishes the mechanical and electrical basis for motor selection.

Chapter 8See details

Programmable Logic Controllers and Automation

Lesson 1 • Ladder Logic Programming Basics
Introduces contacts, coils, timers, and counters in ladder diagram programming. Enables creation of basic sequential and combinational control programs.
Lesson 2 • PLC Architecture and Hardware
Identifies CPU, power supply, I/O modules, and communication ports in PLC systems. Provides the hardware foundation for all programming and wiring tasks.
Lesson 3 • PLC Troubleshooting and HMI Integration
Uses online monitoring, force functions, and fault diagnostics to resolve PLC system faults. Introduces HMI screen design for operator interface applications.
Lesson 4 • PLC Input and Output Wiring
Covers sourcing and sinking wiring, field device connections, and I/O addressing. Bridges programming knowledge with physical installation requirements.
Lesson 5 • Advanced Ladder Logic Instructions
Applies comparison, math, move, and data handling instructions to process control tasks. Expands programming capability for real industrial automation projects.

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This course is for you:

Career changers: seeking a skilled trade with strong long-term employment demand.
Construction laborers: ready to move into a specialized, higher-paying electrical role.
Maintenance workers: wanting formal electrical knowledge to match their hands-on experience.
Recent graduates: looking for a technical career path with clear licensing milestones.
Military veterans: translating technical service training into civilian electrical trade credentials.
Hobbyists and DIYers: eager to understand electrical systems at a professional depth.

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