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Multimeter Certification

A 1-day “hands-on” course designed to make you the master of your multimeter
Become “American Trainco Certified” in its uses, features and functions

1-day Seminar - $495

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Purpose of Seminar:

The purpose of this hands-on seminar is to provide the attendee with an increased confidence and understanding of their personal multimeter, and be able to prove to his or her employer that they know how to use it properly. This training starts with the basics of a multimeter, proceeds through its advanced features and functions, and ends with students being able to take an optional test at the end of the class making them “American Trainco Certified” in using their multimeter.

This seminar is designed for anyone who needs to sharpen their electrical troubleshooting skills in order to increase efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plant or building facility.

After this “hands-on” course you will truly be the “master of your multimeter”!

Who should take this course?

This seminar is designed for anyone responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, repair or inspection of electrical equipment, building electrical systems and general electrical wiring. This includes…

  • All Building Maintenance Personnel
  • All Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
  • Electricians
  • Mechanics
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Apprentices
  • Alarm & Low Voltage Technicians
  • Stationary Engineers
  • Building Engineers
  • Maintenance Supervisors
  • Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
  • Electronic & Instrumentation Technicians
  • Any person needing a basic course in Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will receive a training certificate and .8 Continuing Education Units indicating that the student understands:

  • Safety
  • Multimeter Abbreviations, Symbols, and Terminology
  • Multimeter Advanced Features
  • Measuring AC and DC Voltage
  • Measuring Resistance and Continuity Testing
  • Measuring AC and DC Current
  • Measuring Frequency and Duty Cycle
  • Testing Diodes
  • Measuring Capacitance
  • Multimeter Accessories
  • Multimeter Selection

Course Outline / Agenda

Introduction

  • Purpose of Multimeters
  • Understanding Definitions
  • Review of Electricity Basics
  • Electrical Safety

Multimeter Basics

  • Selection
  • Features and Functions
  • CAT Ratings
  • Accuracy
  • Self Diagnostics and Testing

Multimeter Applications

  • Voltage Measurements
  • Resistance and Continuity Measurements
  • Measuring Current
  • Measuring Frequency
  • Checking Diodes
  • Capacitance Measurements

Multimeter Accessories

  • Current Clamps
  • Temperature
  • Lead Options

Advanced Features

  • Data Recording
  • Megometer
  • Sleep Mode
  • Peak Capture
  • Min/Max – Average Capture

On Site and In House Training

You can bring the Multimeter Certification class or any American Trainco seminar to your plant or facility for groups of generally 6 or more. We offer dozens of courses covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance management topics. Our expert instructors are among the most experienced in the industry and can customize training to meet your specific needs - whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training allows for the most cost efficient training as it reduces the cost per employee and limits the time required away from work.

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No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee

U.S. and Canada

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.

In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.

International and Overseas

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. However, payment for international and overseas students must be made prior to the start of the seminar (in Dollars U.S.), and all seminar fees are non-refundable. Student substitutions can be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. American Trainco’s Money-Back Guarantee does not apply for international and overseas registrations.

CEUs, Testing & College Credit

CEUs
After completion of this class, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and .8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for one day of training approved by the Maintenance Training Association of the Americas.

1 Day .8 CEUs
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