National Electrical Code 2020 | Virtual, Live

Train on National Electrical Code 2020 live and online from anywhere through AVO’s live virtual online electrical safety training. This course is developed to provide a comprehensive study of Chapters 1 through 4, including a brief overview of Chapter 5, of the 2020 National Electrical Code®. Major updates and revisions from previous editions are addressed throughout this course.

Substation Components, Testing & Interpretation | Virtual

The Substation Components, Testing & Interpretation course is designed to aid skilled qualified substation maintenance technicians to perform the required maintenance and testing of equipment in industrial and utility substations.

This course is part of the certification Industrial Electrical Inspector Certification.

Basic Electricity | Virtual, Live

ALL TOO OFTEN, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL HAVE TO JUMP RIGHT INTO ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WITH NO BASIC ELECTRICITY TRAINING, OR PERHAPS MINIMAL ON-THE-JOB TRAINING THAT SKIPS THE FUNDAMENTALS AND FOCUSES SOLELY ON A SPECIFIC APPLICATION. Without a Basic Electricity course this may result in technicians performing tasks without understanding the reason why or the implications of changes they are making on the electrical circuit. This can lead to unsafe activities and damage to electrical equipment. At a minimum, technicians should demonstrate technical proficiency in electrical fundamentals before performing any work on electrical equipment.

Electric Print Reading | Virtual

An electrical print, schematic or diagram is a map that represents the layout of various types of electrical systems. This Electrical Print Reading virtual, instructor-led course provides instructions and exercises in the proper use of electrical print documents. Knowing how to read electrical drawings is critical when performing acceptance of new equipment and in troubleshooting existing equipment.

Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities | Virtual, Live

Industrial Training for Industrial Facilities is essential for new, multi-craft or experienced electricians, technicians, engineers, supervisors and safety managers that install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot or work around industrial electrical systems. Participants are trained to understand electrical hazards, electrical safety regulations, and the use of safe work procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE). This live and virtual, online course is available in Spanish.

Grounding & Bonding | Virtual

Grounding and Bonding focuses on the grounding and bonding requirements contained in Article 250 of NEC® as well as compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.304(g). This course is part of Electrical Maintenance Safety and Electrical Safety Fundamentals.

Electrical Safety for Utilities | Virtual

Electrical Safety for Utilities provides training for new, multi-craft or experienced electricians, linemen, technicians, engineers, supervisors and safety managers that install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot or work around power generation, transmission and distribution equipment. Informal on-the-job training can be dangerous. To ensure adequate safe work practices are followed, personnel must understand electrical hazards, safety regulations, and the use of safe work procedures, protective equipment and standards. This course meets mandated training requirements of OSHA 1910.332 and .269 and improves ability to interpret OSHA, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), ASTM and other applicable electrical safety regulations. Applying these best practices is essential to preventing electrical accidents, outages and equipment damage.

Introduction to Low Voltage Circuit Breakers | Virtual

In Introduction to Low Voltage Circuit Breakers, several examples are discussed during the class, and practical exercises are given to show participants the necessary steps to learn how to use and interpret trip device curves. The industry standards for performing primary current injection on long-time, short-time, instantaneous, and ground will also be discussed. Participants should have a working knowledge of low voltage circuit breakers, an understanding of basic math functions, and should have a calculator available for this class.

Introduction to Protective Relay – Virtual (3-Day)

It is extremely important to ensure the availability of electrical energy without interruption to every load connected to the power system. Electromechanical protective relays are commonly used to protect lines and substation equipment against overloads, faults and abnormal conditions. Each relay performs a certain function and responds in a specific manner to a certain change in the circuit. This Introduction to Protective Relays course is designed for anyone who has an interest in understanding the basics of protective relaying, interest in becoming a qualified relay technician, or gaining an understanding of where protective relay schemes and programs fit in the overall power delivery system.

National Electrical Code Changes 2020 | Virtual, Live

The National Electrical Code is updated on a 3-year cycle because of the continuous introduction of new technologies into the marketplace and the release of new research results by various public and private groups. This National Electrical Code Changes virtual course is intended for electricians, electrical inspectors and contractors needing to meet federal, state and local requirements for installing electrical work. Understanding the reason for these updates enables personnel in the electrical field to more readily comprehend and implement new electrical safety rulings for the safe installation of electrical systems and equipment. Major revisions are explained in the 2020 edition and the substantiation for those changes is addressed.

NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety | Virtual

The NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace course (live and virtual) has been updated for 2021. This updated standard contains significant changes when compared to the 2018 version. The course covers the requirements for working safely in the electrical environment based on the NFPA 70E. Understanding this standard is imperative for compliance with the OSHA mandates regarding electrical safety in the workplace. This course is available in Spanish.

Introduction to Protective Relay Maintenance | Virtual

Electromechanical protective relays are commonly used to protect lines and substation equipment against overloads, faults and abnormal conditions. NETA and FERC Maintenance and Testing Standards recommend testing relays at regular intervals based on equipment condition and reliability requirements. Through proper testing and maintenance, technicians can help ensure the integrity of the protection systems minimize damage to equipment and help ensure service continuity. This Introduction to Protective Relay Maintenance course will discuss applicable NETA testing standards, what test result information should be recorded, and what hand tools are necessary for proper relay adjustment and calibration.

This course is part of the certification Industrial Electrical Inspector Certification.