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SUMMARY:Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to continue offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory\, concepts and mathematic principles. \nNEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held twice  this year on March 14 & October 17\, 2023 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs. \nBasic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment. This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation\, overhead lines and metering. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \nAll field operations personnel including: \n>Meter Technicians>Lineworkers>Substation Technicians>Customer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every day>Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nThis 1-day\, in-person training will be held at: NEPPA Training Center 200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460 \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n\nPractice and solve mathematic problems used in electrical power measurements\nDemonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism\nAbility to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function\nExplain the difference and interconnection of generation\, transmission and distribution of electricity\nDemonstrate an understanding of energy and demand\, and the difference between Kw and Kwh\nAbility to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\n Agenda details are subject to change. \n 8:00 am        Welcome & Introductions8:15 am        Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am        Break10:00 am      Module 2: Basic Mathematics11:30 am      Lunch12:00 pm      Module 3: Electric Power & Energy1:00 pm        Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm        Module 5: Power System Overview3:00 pm        Adjourn  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites  There is no prerequisite for Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations.  This course is a basic\, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RegistrationRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration.  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$275\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$565\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023 or October 3\, 2023 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class)\, respectively. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructor \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\, P.E. \n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team. Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007.  There he served in many management capacity including General Manager. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax102 Constitution Avenue\, Littleton\, MA 01460(978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center –January 1 – March 31\, 2022 – $99/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2022 – $119/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online \n \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ORHDCGI&corporateCode=N3003696 \n          Negotiated Rate ID: 3003696  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?   Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/basic-electricity-and-mathematics-for-utility-operations/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
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