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British Columbia Electrical 19 PDH Discount Package 1

PACKAGE NO: BC19E-01
PACKAGE PDH: 19
PACKAGE PRICE: $452.2 (CAD)
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Courses in this Package
COURSE TITLE: An Introduction to Cathodic Protection Systems Maintenance
COURSE NO: E03-021
An Introduction to Cathodic Protection Systems Maintenance
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course will provide you with an introduction to the methods, equipment and practices for inspection and maintenance of cathodic protection systems.  Both galvanic (sacrificial anode) and impressed current systems are discussed.

 

To comply with environmental regulations, public law, and industry standards, preventive maintenance is required for all installed cathodic protection systems.

 

This 3 PDH online course is intended for civil engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and other design and construction professionals seeking an introduction to the principles of inspection, testing and maintenance of cathodic protection systems.

Learning Objectives

This P.Eng. continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Learning about close-interval corrosion surveys
  • Learning how to take corrosion survey potential measurements
  • Understanding the importance of water tank calibrations
  • Learning about recommended over-the-anode intervals for impressed current anode bed surveys
  • Learning about impressed current system checks
  • Learning about resistance bond checks
  • Learning about anode bed inspection and testing for impressed current cathodic protection systems
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "An Introduction to Cathodic Protection Systems Maintenance".

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
An Introduction to Cathodic Protection Systems Maintenance (932 KB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: An Introduction to Gas Insulated Electrical Substations
COURSE NO: E03-043
COURSE PROVIDER: Donald Parnell, P.E.
An Introduction to Gas Insulated Electrical Substations
Course Highlights

This online engineering course provides a basic overview of Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) and GIS technology.

 

A GIS is a high voltage substation in which the major conducting structures are contained within a sealed environment with a dielectric gas known as sulfur hexafluoride gas (SF6) as the insulating medium. In comparison, a conventional (AIS) or Air-Insulated Substation, uses atmospheric air as the dielectric gas medium, as these types of substations are almost always located at outdoor locations.

 

This 3 PDH online course is intended for electrical engineers and all other technical personnel working within the electric utility industry, who are interested in gaining a better understating of GIS systems and GIS technology.
Learning Objectives

This P.Eng. continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Familiarizing with the basic concept of a GIS System
  • Learning about Hybrid GIS Substations
  • Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of GIS Systems
  • Learning about SF6 gas, leak detection, and gas monitoring systems
  • Familiarization with international standards relating to GIS
  • Understanding the basic economic considerations of GIS vs AIS
  • Learning about contaminants and oxidation in the gas
  • Familiarizing with enclosure modules for a GIS System
  • Learning about conductors in a GIS System
  • Familiarizing with the circuit breakers and transformers used in GIS Systems
  • Learning about switching and arrester devices used in GIS Systems
  • Learning about the connections in GIS Systems
  • Familiarizing with the control system of a GIS
  • Familiarizing with testing, installation, and operational procedures for a GIS
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "An Introduction to Gas Insulated Substations" by Don Parnell, PE.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
AN INTRODUCTION TO GAS INSULATED ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS (1.5 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to earn 3 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Basic Direct Current (DC) Theory
COURSE NO: E03-001
COURSE PROVIDER: Gilbert Gedeon, P.E.
Basic Direct Current (DC) Theory
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course introduces the basic concepts of direct current (DC). It starts by describing the various types of DC sources. It explains the relevant DC circuit terminology. It demonstrates a series of basic DC circuit calculations by providing pertinent examples. It introduces conventional and electron flow and voltage polarity as well as defines Kirchhoff's Laws. Finally it discusses DC circuit analysis and faults.

 

This 3 PDH  online course is applicable to electrical and computer engineers, design and construction personnel, technical staff and facility operators who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the theory of direct current.

Learning Objectives

This P.Eng. continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Identifying DC sources
  • Familiarizing with DC circuit terminology
  • Performing DC circuit calculations
  • Understanding voltage polarity and current direction
  • Knowing Kirchhoff's laws
  • Analyzing DC circuits and identifying circuit faults
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review Module 2, "Basic DC Theory" of the Department of Energy Publication DOE-HDBK-1011/2-92, "Electrical Science". 

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Basic Direct Current (DC) Theory (6 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on Module 2 of this DOE publication.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Transformers
COURSE NO: E05-013
COURSE PROVIDER: Elie Tawil, P.E., LEED AP
Introduction to Transformers
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course describes the basic concept, function, types, and the different components of electrical transformers.  

 

A transformer is an electrical equipment that transfers energy from one circuit to another by electromagnetic induction. They are often used to convert between high and low voltages (step-up or step down). Transformers and their components vary depending on the application and are available in several different configurations.  

 

This 5 PDH online course is applicable to electrical and mechanical engineers, maintenance personnel and other technical staff who are interested in gaining a better understanding of transformers.
Learning Objectives

This P.Eng. continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding the function of transformers and their physical characteristics
  • Familiarizing with the different components of transformers
  • Learning how to identify a transformer as step-up or step-down and state the current ratio of a transformer when given the turns ratio
  • Learning the mathematical relationship between the power in the primary and the power in the secondary of a transformer
  • Understanding the basics of the different types of transformers
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review section 2 of the " Transformers: Basics, Maintenance, and Diagnostics" document, published by the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSFORMERS (932 KB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions to earn 5 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on section 2 of this DOI publication.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: General Principals of Engineering Ethics for British Columbia Professional Engineers
COURSE NO: BC1-001
COURSE PROVIDER: Gilbert Gedeon, P.E.
General Principals of Engineering Ethics for British Columbia Professional Engineers
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Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH ethics course is (1) the study of moral issues and decisions confronting individuals and organizations involved in engineering and (2) the study of related questions about moral conduct, character, ideals and relationships of peoples and organizations involved in technological development (Martin and Schinzinger, Ethics in Engineering).

 

This course will address the principles of engineering ethics that every engineer is expected to live by when practicing their profession. It will also present unique ethical case studies randomly selected to demonstrate ethical challenges for professional engineers and alternatives to address these challenges.

 

This 1 PDH online course is applicable to Professional Engineers licensed in the Province of British Columbia and who are required to demonstrate continuing professional competency in engineering ethics as a condition of their license renewal. For each renewal period, every licensee must complete at least one (1) professional development hour relative to the principals of professional responsibility, conduct and ethics.
Learning Objectives

This P.Eng. continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding the definition of engineering ethics
  • Learning how to hold the utmost safety, health, and welfare of the public when practicing your profession
  • Familiarizing with the conditions to issue public statements
  • Gaining a general overview on how to represent each employer or client as a faithful trustee
  • Learning how to build your professional reputation on the merit of your services
  • Understanding professional ethical practices through presenting realistic case studies
  • Learning how to handle proprietary information and intellectual property rights
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "General Principles of Engineering Ethics for British Columbia Professional Engineers”, which is prepared by Gilbert Gedeon, P.E.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING ETHICS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (338 KB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 1 PDH credit. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Basic Electrical Theory
COURSE NO: E04-001
COURSE PROVIDER: Gilbert Gedeon, P.E.
Basic Electrical Theory
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course introduces basic electrical concepts. It starts by explaining the concept of the electrostatic force and the first law of electrostatics. It defines the basic electrical terminology and its corresponding units of measure. It continues to describe the methods of producing electricity. It also describes the principle of magnetism and magnetic circuits. Finally it provides a list of basic electrical symbols used to read and interpret electrical system diagrams and schematics.

 

This 4 PDH online course is applicable to electrical and computer engineers, design and construction personnel, technical staff and facility operators who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the theory of electricity.

Learning Objectives

This P.Eng. continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding atoms and their forces
  • Distinguishing electrical components conductors, insulators and resistors
  • Understanding voltage and current
  • Learning the units of electrical measurements
  • Identifying the methods of producing voltage
  • Understanding magnetism and magnetic circuits
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review Module 1, "Basic Electrical Theory" of the Department of Energy Publication DOE-HDBK-1011/2-92, "Electrical Science". 

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Basic Electrical Theory (1.2 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to earn 4 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on Module 1 of this DOE publication.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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