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Portable Power Distribution Online | Local 480


This four session virtual course is delivered by a live instructor and reviews standards and practices involved in portable power distribution for the entertainment industry. It covers electrical skills, applicable codes and standards, and system planning as outlined by ETCP and NEC Standards and OSHA General Industry codes for electrical safety in the workplace.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to recognize and address electrical hazards in the workplace, safely setup and operate power distribution systems, and will have firm foundation for success on the ETCP Portable Power Distribution Technician Exam. Current ETCP certified technicians are eligible to receive 16 renewal credits for participation.

  • Basic electrical safety

  • Electrical theory

  • Basic circuits

  • Alternating current

  • Transformers

  • Overcurrent protection

  • Conductors and connectors

  • Considerations for dimmers and electrical loads they present in system

  • Reasons and requirements for grounding and bonding in electrical systems

  • Sizing, setup, and operation of portable power generators

  • Codes applicable to entertainment electrics, NEC, OSHA, ANSI standards

  • Using tools and techniques to analyze your system and recognize problems before they become failures

DATES: June 29 - July 2, 2020

LOCATION: Online

INSTRUCTOR: 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 480 for more information.