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Register for Electrical Inspection - Home Inspectors

Electrical Inspection

September 17 - December 23, 2012

Registration closes September 7, 2012.

Click here for more information about the certificate program of which this is a part.

Description

This module covers the following components of electrical systems within a residential structure: wiring systems, service panels, grounding systems, devices and fixtures.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Inspect the following to identify the type, material, condition and safety concerns of: wiring systems, interior components of service panels and subpanels, devices, equipment and fixtures(switches, lights and receptacles), grounding systems, service drops and laterals
• Define and use proper terminology related to electrical systems
• Identify the common problems with each electrical component named as well as the causes and implications of each issue
• Document and report on each inspection procedure related with each component

Topic Outline

Service Drop and Service Entrance

• The Basics of Electricity
• Service Drop
• Service Entrance Wires
• Service Size

The Service Box, Grounding and Panels

• Service Box
• System Grounding
• Distribution Panels

The Distribution System

• Branch Circuit Wiring
• Lights, Outlets, Switches and Junction boxes

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GENERAL INFORMATION

To Register

PHONE	1-800-565-1179 or 902-494-8044 or (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Atlantic Time)
FAX	902-494-3662
ONLINE
MAIL	Registration form with fee to: Dalhousie University College of Continuing Education 1459 LeMarchant St., Suite 2201 PO Box 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 For information, please call Debbie Gordon at 902-494-2100. Registration is guaranteed when payment is received. Income tax receipts issued in December upon request. Registration closes September 7, 2012.

Cancellation Policy

If a withdrawal is made up to 10 business days prior to the start of the course and learning materials have not been ordered, the full fee will be refunded. Alternatively, monies may be left in a deferred revenue account and applied to the same course in the next term. The university’s liability is limited to the return of the registration fee. If the course is cancelled for any reason, we will contact the registrants and provide a full refund providing learning materials are returned in like new condition to the College of Continuing Education.

Participants withdrawing from a certificate program course should immediately notify the Program Director, in person or in writing, indicating the reason for the withdrawal. There is No refund for withdrawal after the start of the course.

In-House Courses

Continuing Technical Education can arrange in-house engineering, technical or quality management courses - at your site or ours - to suit your organization's specific needs. Please call Debbie Gordon at 1-800-565-1179 or 902-494-2100.

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