Electrical
Electrical Skills modules
NTT’s electrical training modules meticulously examine the applications of electricity in the manufacturing process. Each module in this competency group builds on the one before it, giving you confidence as you develop your knowledge in a way that is logical and intuitive
Introduction to Electricity
Production of Electricity
This module details terms and production methods, and explains the difference between kinetic and potential energy (Estimated completion time: 1.7 hours).
Transmission and Distribution of Electricity
This module covers voltage and substations (Estimated completion time: 1.1 hours).
Uses of Electricity
This module summarizes the use of electricity in industrial, household, transportation, and medical settings (Estimated completion time: 1.2 hours).
Atomic Structure
This module explains the structure of the atom and how it affects electrical flow (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
Electrical Circuits
This module examines the types and parts of electrical circuits (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
Electrical Current
This module is designed to teach you the relationship between current and coulomb, units of measurement, and how to install an ammeter (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
Voltage
This module explains the relationship between current and voltage and how to install a voltmeter (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
Electrical Power
This module explains the relationship between electrical power, current, voltage, and how to install a wattmeter (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
Resistance
This module is designed to teach you how to identify resistors; the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance; and how to connect an ohmmeter (Estimated completion time: 0.9 hours).
Ohm’s Law
This module explains the mathematical representation of the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
Watt’s Law
This module details the mathematical representation of the relationship between power, current, and voltage in an electrical circuit (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
DC Electricity
Direct Current
This module covers different types of direct current and the difference between conventional and electron flow theories (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
Batteries
This module covers such topics as how to connect cells or batteries to increase voltage and current (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
Circuit Analysis
This module summarizes how to calculate the values for resistance, voltage, and current for each type of circuit (Estimated completion time: 1.6 hours).
AC Electricity
Electromagnetism
This module explains the relationship between electricity and magnetism (Estimated completion time: 1.1 hours).
AC Waveform Generation
In this module you will learn how to define a wave cycle, frequency, and how an AC waveform is produced (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
Electromagnetic Devices
This module covers inductors, solenoids, and relays (Estimated completion time: 1 hour).
Transformers
This module summarizes the components and functions of a transformer (Estimated completion time: 0.9 hours).
Capacitors
This module summarizes the components and functions of a capacitor (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
Solid State Electricity
Semiconductors
This module outlines the materials used in the production of electronic circuit devices (Estimated completion time: 0.9 hours).
Solid State Devices
This module covers diodes, rectifiers, and transistors, as well as materials used in solid state devices (Estimated completion time: 1.4 hours).
Introduction to Wiring
Wires, Connectors, and Circuit Protection
This module examines different types of grounds, connectors, wires sizes, and methods of circuit protection (Estimated completion time: 1.5 hours).
Connecting Transformers
This module explains the difference between single- and three-phase power, as well as delta and wye configurations (Estimated completion time: 1.2 hours).
Introduction to Electrical Motors
DC Motors
This module covers the various types of DC motors (Estimated completion time: 1.4 hours).
AC Single-Phase Motors
This module outlines the different types of single-phase AC motors (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
Three-Phase AC Motors
This module covers AC motor operations and how to connect a three-phase motor with a both a wye and delta configuration (Estimated completion time: 0.9 hours).
Electrical Connectors and Fasteners
This module examines the components of a wire bundle and the various types of fasteners (Estimated completion time: 1.3 hours).
Fiber Optics
Fiber Optics and Light
This module explains how light and optic fiber is measured; outlines forms of electromagnetic radiation, frequency, and wave length; and teaches how light behaves as it travels through different materials (Estimated completion time: 1.9 hours).
Manufacturing Optical Fiber
This module covers what a preform is and how it is manufactured. It also covers tensile strength, and optical fiber testing (Estimated completion time: 1.1 hours).
Fiber Optic Cable
This module defines single- and multi-mode fiber and identifies the layers of a fiber optic cable (Estimated completion time: 0.9 hours).
Handling Fiber Optic Cable
This module teaches calculating a cable’s minimum bend radius and the use of dust caps (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
Quality and Safety
This module you will learn about identifying defects and procedures for dealing with damaged cable (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
Sensor Technology
Introduction to Sensors Technology
This module outlines types of sensors and their capabilities (Estimated completion time: 1.4 hours).
Sensor Technology
This module teaches you how to identify the characteristics of a sensors and how they impact performance (Estimated completion time: 1.2 hours).
Proximity Sensors
This module explains proximity sensors, their function, and application (Estimated completion time: 1.4 hours).
Position, Speed and Acceleration Sensors
This module explains how sensors control speed, position, and acceleration to increase the efficiency of various systems (Estimated completion time: 1.7 hours).
Industrial Process Sensors
By the end of the module, you will be able to describe different types of process sensors, common applications, strain gauge functions, and how to differentiate between mechanical and electromechanical sensors (Estimated completion time: 1.6 hours).
Advanced Sensors
This module outlines various types of advanced sensors, such as barcode readers, vision and laser sensors, and radio frequency identification (Estimated completion time: 1.6 hours).
Electrical Hand Tools and Measure Conversion
Hand Tools for Electrical Wiring
This module details various tools used to install wire bundles (Estimated completion time: 1.5 hours).
Electrical Measurement and Unit Conversion
This module is designed to teach you measurement values and how to convert them to other units of measurement (Estimated completion time: 0.9 hours).
Electrical Resistance Test Equipment
Resistance Test Equipment
This module outlines the proper equipment inspection steps that must be performed before using an ohmmeter or multimeter, along with testing procedures and potential hazards (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
The Fluke® Multimeter
This module details the major components and operating procedures of a multimeter (Estimated completion time: 0.9 hours).
The Biddle® Ohmmeter
This module details the major components and operating procedures of a Biddle ohmmeter (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
The Avtron® Ohmmeter
This module details the major components and operating procedures of an ohmmeter (Estimated completion time: 0.7 hours).
The Hewlett Packard® Milliohmmeter
This module details the major components and operating procedures of a milliohmmeter (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
The BCD M1® Ohmmeter
This module details the major components and operating procedures of a BCD M1 ohmmeter (Estimated completion time: 0.9 hours).
Crimping Terminals and Splices
Terminals and Splices
This module explains various types of terminals and splices (Estimated completion time: 1 hour).
Crimping
This module covers the use of crimping tools, CAU measurement, and how to select terminal and splice sizes based on the CAU of wires (Estimated completion time: 1.5 hours).
Crimping a Terminal
This module teaches you how to select the correct terminal size for wires, the proper length to strip wires, the proper crimping tool, and the correct setting for the insulation crimping adjustment pin (Estimated completion time: 1.3 hours).
Crimping a Pre-insulated Splice
This module shows you how to select a pre-insulated splice, prepare the wires, and crimp the splice onto the wires (Estimated completion time: 1.6 hours).
Assembly of Coaxial Connectors
Coaxial Cable
This module details the parts and types of coax cable (Estimated completion time: 0.8 hours).
Coaxial Connectors
This module details the proper way to connect a coax cable and different types of mountings (Estimated completion time: 1 hour).
Coaxial Connector Tools
This module details the tools required to install coax connectors on a cable (Estimated completion time: 1.3 hours).
Coaxial Connector Assembly
This module demonstrates how to prepare a coax cable, crimp a contact, and crimp a coaxial connector (Estimated completion time: 1.7 hours).