Electrical Foreman Course

Lesson 1 • Grounding and Bonding Concepts

Explains system grounding, equipment grounding, and bonding requirements. Grounds safety practices in fundamental electrical theory.

Lesson 2 • Electrical Theory Fundamentals

Covers voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships. Establishes the theoretical base required for all subsequent circuit and system work.

Lesson 3 • Electrical Components and Devices

Identifies conductors, insulators, switches, and protective devices. Provides component literacy needed for reading drawings and directing crews.

Lesson 4 • Electrical Measurement Techniques

Teaches use of multimeters, clamp meters, and test instruments. Connects measurement skills to troubleshooting and quality verification tasks.

Lesson 1 • Special Occupancy and Location Rules

Addresses code requirements for hazardous, wet, and classified locations. Prepares foremen to manage installations in non-standard environments.

Lesson 2 • Regulatory Framework Overview

Introduces the structure of electrical codes, standards bodies, and inspection processes. Establishes the compliance mindset required of a working foreman.

Lesson 3 • Electrical Safety Regulations

Covers lockout/tagout, arc flash, and electrical PPE standards. Translates regulatory requirements into daily foreman safety enforcement practices.

Lesson 4 • Overcurrent Protection Requirements

Details sizing and placement of fuses, breakers, and protective devices. Ensures foremen specify and verify correct protection on every circuit.

Lesson 1 • As-Built and Redline Drawings

Explains how to mark field changes and produce as-built documentation. Ensures foremen maintain accurate records for inspections and future maintenance.

Lesson 2 • Reading Specifications and Schedules

Covers panel schedules, equipment schedules, and project specifications. Connects document reading to accurate material ordering and crew briefings.

Lesson 3 • Material Takeoff from Drawings

Develops skills to quantify materials directly from electrical drawings. Supports accurate procurement, cost control, and project scheduling.

Lesson 4 • Drawing Types and Conventions

Introduces floor plans, schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line drawings. Establishes visual literacy as the foundation for all plan-based foreman tasks.

Lesson 1 • Conduit Bending and Installation

Covers hand bending, mechanical bending, and conduit support requirements. Builds the technical foundation for directing conduit installation crews.

Lesson 2 • Termination and Splicing Methods

Covers terminal lugs, wire nuts, compression connectors, and torque specs. Connects proper termination to system reliability and code compliance.

Lesson 3 • Cable Systems and Specialty Wiring

Addresses MC cable, armored cable, and low-voltage wiring systems. Expands foreman capability to oversee diverse wiring methods on complex projects.

Lesson 4 • Device and Fixture Installation

Details installation of receptacles, switches, luminaires, and panelboards. Provides the technical basis for quality-checking crew work on devices.

Lesson 1 • Feeder Design and Sizing

Covers feeder conductor sizing, voltage drop limits, and conduit selection. Enables foremen to verify that feeder installations match engineered designs.

Lesson 2 • Service Entrance and Metering

Covers service entrance conductors, meter bases, and utility coordination. Establishes the starting point of every building power distribution system.

Lesson 3 • Transformer Installation and Connections

Covers dry-type transformer mounting, wiring, and protection requirements. Extends distribution knowledge to step-down and isolation transformer applications.

Lesson 4 • Load Calculations and Balancing

Applies demand factors and load calculation methods to panel design. Prepares foremen to review engineer drawings and identify under- or over-loaded panels.

Lesson 1 • Motor Fundamentals and Nameplate Data

Covers motor types, nameplate ratings, and service factor interpretation. Provides the technical base for selecting protection and control components.

Lesson 2 • Motor Branch Circuit Requirements

Details conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and disconnecting means for motors. Ensures foremen verify code-compliant motor circuit installations.

Lesson 3 • Control Panel Assembly and Testing

Addresses panel layout, wire management, labeling, and functional testing. Builds foreman skills to inspect and accept completed control panel assemblies.

Lesson 4 • Variable Frequency Drive Installation

Covers VFD mounting, input/output wiring, and parameter setup basics. Prepares foremen to oversee VFD installations common in HVAC and process systems.

Lesson 1 • Roles and Responsibilities of a Foreman

Defines the foreman's authority, accountability, and interface with management. Establishes the professional identity and scope of the foreman role.

Lesson 2 • Daily Crew Planning and Coordination

Covers morning briefings, task assignment, and daily look-ahead planning. Connects planning habits to consistent crew productivity and milestone achievement.

Lesson 3 • Crew Safety Leadership

Focuses on foreman-led safety culture, hazard recognition, and incident response. Translates safety regulations into daily leadership behaviors on the job site.

Lesson 4 • Performance Management and Mentoring

Teaches how to set expectations, give feedback, and develop apprentice skills. Builds a foreman's ability to grow crew capability over the project lifecycle.

Lesson 1 • Commissioning and Project Closeout

Covers system testing, punch list management, and turnover documentation. Prepares foremen to lead the final phase of electrical project delivery.

Lesson 2 • Project Scheduling for Field Foremen

Covers schedule reading, milestone tracking, and short-interval scheduling. Enables foremen to align daily crew work with overall project timelines.

Lesson 3 • Field Documentation and Reporting

Covers daily reports, time sheets, and RFI processes. Ensures foremen maintain the paper trail required for project accountability and dispute resolution.

Lesson 4 • Material Management and Procurement

Addresses material staging, delivery coordination, and inventory control. Reduces downtime by ensuring materials arrive when and where crews need them.