This course covers electrical theory and application of electrical power distribution and electrical safety for motion picture production. Participants will learn the basics of electricity including DC and AC circuit theory, three-phase power, power factor, harmonics, best practices for the safe distribution of electrical power, how to mitigate hazards by using the proper PPE, how to properly select the components of a power distribution systems, and hot to monitor the system during operation.

• Basic electricty

• Circuit laws

• Ohm’s Law

• Impedance

• Voltage drop

• AC electricity

• RMS values

• DC power

• Phase angles

• Power Factor

• Three-phase power

• Transformers and three-phase connections

• Three-phase power formula

• Balanced versus unbalanced three-phase systems

• Harmonics

• Electrical safety

• Monitoring power

• Types of fire extinguishers and their uses

• Codes and regulations: National Electrical Code

• Power distribution systems

• Grounding and bonding

• Overcurrent protection

• Overcurrent protection

• GFCIs

• Cables and connectors

• Tap rules

DATES: April 10-11, 2021

LOCATION: Virtual GoToTraining

INSTRUCTOR: Richard Cadena, 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.