Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators is a course that covers the fundamental electrical principles that water operators need in the day-to-day operation of wastewater and distribution systems.

Course Format: Text

Credit Type: Safety, Water, Wastewater

Course ID(s): 99-082404-31

Approved By: Department of Environmental Protection - Water Treatment System Operators

Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)

  • Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) Part 1 [25 Activities]
    • 01. Article 90: Sections 90.1, 90.2, 90.3
    • 02. Article 90: Sections 90.4, 90.5, 90.6
    • 03. Article 100 Definitions
    • 04. Article 105, Application of Safety-Related Work Practices and Procedures
    • 05. Article 110, General Requirements for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
    • 06. Section 110.3, Electrical Safety Program.
    • 07. Section 110.4, Training Requirements.
    • 08. Section 110.5 Host and Contract Employers Responsibilities.
    • 09. Section 110.6, Test Instruments and Equipment.
    • 10. Section 110.7(A)&(B), Portable Cord- and-Plug-Connected Electric Equipment.
    • 11. Section 110.7(C)-(F), Portable Cord- and-Plug-Connected Electric Equipment.
    • 12. Section 110.8, Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection.
    • 13. Sections 110.8, Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection. 110.9 Overcurrent Protection Modification. 110.10 Equipment Use.
    • 14. Article 120, Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
    • 15. Section 120.2, Lockout/Tagout Program.
    • 16. Section 120.3, Lockout/Tagout Principles.
    • 17. Section 120.4, Lockout/Tagout Equipment.
    • 18. Section 120.5 Lockout/Tagout Procedures PART-I.
    • 19. Section 120.5 Lockout/Tagout Procedures PART-II.
    • 20. Section 120.6, Process for Establishing and Verifying an Electrically Safe Work Condition.
    • 21. Article 130: Work Involving Electrical Hazards
    • 22. Section 130.5, Arc Flash Risk Assessment.
    • 23. Section 130.7(C)(1) through (C)(8), Personal and Other Protective Equipment.
    • 24. Section 130.7(C)(9) through (C)(15), Personal and Other Protective Equipment.
    • 25. Section 130.7(C). Personal Protective Equipment (Tables).
  • Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) Part 2 [15 Activities]
    • 01. Section 130.7(D). Other Protective Equipment.
    • 02. Section 130.8(A)-(D). Other Precautions for Personnel Activities.
    • 03. Section 130.8(E)-(N). Other Precautions for Personnel Activities.
    • 04. Section 130.8(O). Alerting Techniques.
    • 05. Section 130.9, Work Within the Limited Approach Boundary or Arc Flash Boundary of Overhead Lines
    • 06. CHAPTER 2, SAFETY-RELATED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
    • 07. Article 205, General (Requirements)
    • 08. Article 210, Substations, Switchgear Assemblies, Switchboards, Panelboards, Motor Control Centers, and Disconnect Switches
    • 09. Article 215, Premises Wiring
    • 10. Article 220, Controller Equipment
    • 11. Article 225, Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    • 12. Article 230, Rotating Equipment
    • 13. Article 235, Hazardous (Classified) Locations
    • 14. Article 240: Batteries and Battery Rooms
    • 15. Article 245, Portable Electric Tools and Equipment

Course Completion

  • Mandatory Questionnaire
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Guaranteed Next-Day Reporting