Basic Electrical Maintenance

Ensure your employees are equipped with essential electrical maintenance skills through this comprehensive online training course. Participants will learn to safely troubleshoot and maintain common electrical systems and components found in commercial buildings. The course emphasizes critical safety practices to help avoid fire hazards, electrical shock, and other serious risks. Key topics include diagnosing fuses, operating GFCI receptacles, and replacing ballasts, switches, and electrical receptacles. Whether your team handles maintenance directly or supervises electrical projects, this training ensures they are equipped to maintain electrical safety and efficiency.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List the steps to diagnose and troubleshoot a bad fuse
  • Describe how a GFCI works
  • Identify hot, neutral, and ground electrical wiring
  • Identify the hazards of working energized
  • Indicate the first step in disconnecting a light switch for replacement
  • Select the correct wiring configuration when replacing an electrical receptacle

Specs

Course Level Fundamental
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

Vector Solutions

Author

With over two decades of experience designing advanced 3D animated courseware and developing our proprietary learning management software, we pride ourselves by having developed over 1,000 safety and operations training modules, which have helped train over 250,000 workers worldwide. Our highly experienced team provides the industry with a simple and high-quality means of training their workforce. Whether your team consists of 25 people or an enterprise with thousands, we’re here to help.

Key Questions

Who should take this electrical maintenance course?

This course is ideal for maintenance personnel, supervisors, and project planners responsible for electrical systems in commercial buildings.

What topics are covered in this electrical maintenance training?

Key topics include diagnosing fuses, operating GFCI receptacles, and safely replacing ballasts, switches, and electrical receptacles.

How does this training help improve workplace safety?

This electrical maintenance course emphasizes critical safety practices to reduce fire hazards, electrical shock risks, and unsafe working conditions.

Can this training be used to onboard new maintenance employees?

Absolutely. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical safety techniques essential for new maintenance staff.

Sample Video Transcript

Property maintenance technicians can be called upon to troubleshoot many different components and systems, including, but not limited to, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, appliances, structural components, building hardware, and electrical systems and components. To safely and effectively perform their job, the technician must have basic knowledge of all of these systems. This course describes the electric circuits and components commonly found in commercial buildings, including common troubleshooting and repair techniques. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List the steps to diagnose and troubleshoot a bad fuse
  • Describe how a GFCI works Identify hot, neutral, and ground electrical wiring
  • Identify the hazards of working energized
  • Indicate the first step in disconnecting a light switch for replacement
  • Select the correct wiring configuration when replacing an electrical receptacle.

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