Electrical

NTT Inc. - 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).