Electrical Fundamentals Competency

Whether you choose to work in an electrical trade, a mechanical trade, or one of the construction trades, you will probably be faced with using and/or maintaining a variety of electrical measuring instruments. This Competency will introduce you to three basic meters for measuring voltage, current, and resistance. You must have a basic understanding of the purpose and operation of each type of meter before you attempt to use one. If you connect a meter incorrectly, you not only risk damaging the instrument, but more importantly, you or some innocent bystander could receive a serious electrical shock.

• E-1 Describe the Basic Principles of Electricity,
• E-2 Identify Common Circuit Components and Their Symbols,
• E-3 Explain Wiring Connections,
• E-4 Use Multimeters.

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