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Portable Power Distribution in Atlanta, GA | Local 479


  • IATSE Local 479 Education Center Atlanta, GA (map)

This two day course reviews standards and practices involved in portable power distribution for the entertainment industry. This includes a review of electrical skills, applicable codes and standards, and system planning. This course offers an excellent review for current and prospective ETCP certified technicians.

  • Safety

  • Electrical theory

  • Ohms Law

  • Basic circuits

  • Alternating current

  • AC power and power factor

  • Types of loads

  • Power triangle and reactive power

  • Power distribution

  • Transformers

  • Dimmers

  • Overcurrent protection

  • Tap rules

  • Grounding and bonding

  • Generators

  • Meters and metering

  • Codes

DATE: June 1-2, 2019

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

INSTRUCTORS: Michael Matthews, ETCP Recognized Trainer

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 479 for more information.