2021 Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations

Mar 30, 2021 08:00am -
Aug 10, 2021 03:00pm
(GMT-5)

Event Description

 

2021 Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations


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March 30, 2021 (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)     |      NEPPA Training Center (Littleton, MA ) 

 

NEPPA is pleased to continue offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, concepts and mathematic principles.

 

NEPPA's Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held March 30, 2021 and August 10, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs.

 

Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment.  This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation, overhead lines and metering.

 

Who Should Attend

 

Basic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for:

  • All field operations personnel including:
    • Meter Technicians
    • Lineworkers
    • Substation Technicians
  • Customer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every day
  • Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines

 

 

Location

 

NEPPA Training Center

200 New Estate Road

Littleton, MA 01460

 

 

Learning Objectives

 

  • Practice and solve mathematics problems used in electrical power measurements
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism
  • Ability to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function
  • Explain the difference and interconnection of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
  • Demonstrate an understanding of energy and demand, and the difference between Kw and Kwh
  • Ability to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety

 

 

Agenda

 Agenda details are subject to change.

 

8:00 am        Welcome & Introductions

8:15 am        Module 1: Basic Electricity

9:45 am        Break

10:00 am      Module 2: Basic Mathematics

11:30 am      Lunch

12:00 pm      Module 3: Electric Power & Energy

1:00 pm        Module 4: Electrical Safety

1:30 pm        Module 5:  Power System Overview

3:00 pm        Adjourn

 

 

Click here to download the detailed agenda.

 

Course Prerequisites

 

There is no prerequisite for Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations.  This course is a basic, foundational course for NEPPA's technical training programs.

 

Registration

 

Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day.  If you have any dietary or other restrictions, please note them on your registration.

 

 

Members: $245
Non-Members: $415

 

 

 

Cancellations

 

Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday, March 16, 2021 or Tuesday, July 27, 2021 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class), respectively.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.

 


Instructor

  

Thomas (Tom) Succi, Technical & Safety Trainer

TSucciTom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician, instructor, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer.

 

He recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI.

 

Tom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.


Event Type:Education
Category:Training Program
Early registration ends on Apr 03, 2020.
Regular registration starts on Apr 04, 2020 and ends on Dec 31, 2020.
Late registration starts on Jan 01, 2021.
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Registration Fees
Fee TypeEarlyRegularLate
 Utility Members
Member Fee: $245.00$245.00$245.00
Non-Member Fee: $415.00$415.00$415.00
 Affiliate Members
Member Fee: $245.00$245.00$245.00
Non-Member Fee: $415.00$415.00$415.00
 Non-Members
Member Fee: $415.00$415.00$415.00
Non-Member Fee: $415.00$415.00$415.00