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 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.
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        • 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
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        • 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
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Instructor Bio

Jerry Durham

Jerry previously served the state of North Carolina as a Level III electrical inspector and provided state-approved electrical training for electrical inspectors at both Alamance County and Guilford County (NC) Community Colleges. Jerry taught the Kentucky state-approved four-year electrical apprenticeship programs offered by the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Trade School and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Trade School, and served the state of Kentucky as a Master Electrician and Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Officer. Jerry is a Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) and NCCER Core and Electrical Curriculum certified instructor. Jerry currently holds North Carolina and ICC electrical inspector accreditations and is recognized by the state of Washington as an approved electrical administrator.