Course 4 SMT

Electrical Systems and Illumination

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To safely operate and maintain a building’s electrical systems, it’s essential to understand their components and how to accurately measure energy usage.

To safely operate and maintain a building’s electrical systems, it’s essential to understand their components and how to accurately measure energy usage. This course provides a solid foundation in electrical principles, system components, and safety protocols. You’ll gain the skills to monitor electrical consumption, interpret technical diagrams, and maintain reliable electrical infrastructure—all while following life-saving safety procedures.

Whether you’re new to building systems or looking to sharpen your expertise, this course offers hands-on knowledge to help you support safe, efficient, and compliant electrical operations.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain the basic principles of electricity and electrical circuits

Use metering devices to track and measure electrical consumption

Trace the flow of electricity from utility generation to in-building distribution

Interpret electrical symbols and diagrams including schematics, block diagrams, and installation drawings

Identify types of wires, cables, splices, and conduits used in commercial settings

Understand and apply circuit protection methods and devices

Summarize lighting fundamentals such as measurement, efficiency, and maintenance

Install, operate, and maintain motors and motor starters

Follow critical electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout protocols

Key Topic Areas:

Electricity generation and distribution

Electrical safety practices and standards

Electrical circuits and components

Metering and measurement tools

Cabling, conduits, and terminations

Lighting systems and energy conservation

Electric motors and preventative maintenance

Applies To:

SMT® and SMA® Designations

Meet Your Instructor

Jim Casey

Chief Engineer | SEAS Secretary

Jim has been a property management professional for 40 years. He has been an instructor with the S.E.A.S. for the past 8 years. Jim is currently the Operations Manager for a 2.1 million sq.ft. office complex in Houston He currently holds Texas Maintenance Electricians License, a First Grade Stationary Engineers License, an OSHA 30 Certification, a Universal Refrigerant Certification, a SMT, SMA, & FMA Designations from the Building Owners and Managers Institute and is current candidate RPA Designation.

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