Electrician Maintenance

Course Description

EEV0654 – Electrician Maintenance is a 300-contact-hour vocational course in the Engineering Technologies > Electronics Vocational taxonomy of Florida's Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS). The course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in industrial and commercial electrical maintenance roles. Students develop the knowledge and skills required to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, equipment, and distribution networks in industrial and commercial facilities. The course emphasizes compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA safety standards, and applicable Florida statutes governing electrical work. Approximately 60–70 percent of instruction is delivered through hands-on lab activities that simulate real-world maintenance environments.

This course is offered as the third occupational completion point (OCP) in the Electrical and Instrumentation Technology program at Florida technical colleges such as Manatee Technical College, where it follows EEV0650 (Electrician – Construction, 350 hours) and EEV0652 (Instrument Mechanic, 350 hours). Students who complete EEV0654 may be eligible for articulated credit toward Florida public college degree programs such as the Industrial Management Technology (A.S.).

Learning Outcomes

Required Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply DC and AC electrical theory, including Ohm's Law, series/parallel circuits, inductance, capacitance, and power factor, to maintenance tasks.
• Interpret and apply National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements relevant to industrial and commercial maintenance, including overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, and hazardous locations.
• Safely select and use hand tools, power tools, and test instruments (multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, megohmmeters) in electrical maintenance work.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and one-line diagrams used in industrial and commercial maintenance settings.
• Perform electrical maintenance procedures on wiring systems, circuit breaker panels, switches, contactors, transformers, and distribution equipment.
• Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements, to eliminate shock and arc-flash hazards.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC motor circuits, motor starters, and motor control systems in industrial environments.
• Install, wire, and maintain electrical power distribution systems, including single-phase and three-phase panels, conduit, conductors, and downstream distribution equipment in compliance with NEC.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and professional behaviors consistent with industry expectations in the electrical maintenance trade.

Optional Outcomes

The following outcomes may be addressed depending on available equipment and program emphasis:

• Program and troubleshoot basic Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including I/O interfaces, ladder logic, and diagnostic tools.
• Configure and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters for motor speed control applications.
• Identify and troubleshoot industrial sensor systems (photoelectric, capacitive, inductive, proximity) used in automated manufacturing environments.
• Perform maintenance on emergency power systems, including generators, batteries, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), per NEC requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of renewable energy systems (e.g., photovoltaic/solar) and their electrical maintenance requirements under the NEC.
• Apply basic electrical estimating principles and work order interpretation for industrial maintenance assignments.

Major Topics

Required Topics

• Electrical Safety – OSHA standards, NFPA 70E, personal protective equipment (PPE), arc-flash hazard awareness, lockout/tagout procedures
• DC and AC Theory Review – Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, series and parallel circuits, sine waves, phasors, inductance, capacitance, power factor, and three-phase systems
• National Electrical Code (NEC) – overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, conductors, conduit fill, branch circuits and feeders, motor circuits, hazardous locations
• Test Equipment and Measurement – use of digital multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and insulation resistance testers in maintenance applications
• Blueprint and Schematic Reading – electrical symbols, wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, one-line diagrams, floor plans, and panel schedules
• Wiring Methods and Materials – conductor selection, conduit systems (EMT, rigid, PVC), wire pulling, splicing, termination, and NEC compliance
• Power Distribution Systems – installation and maintenance of panelboards, switchgear, transformers, disconnect switches, and single- and three-phase distribution networks
• Motor Theory and Motor Control – DC and AC motor principles, motor starters, contactors, overload relays, reversing circuits, and control wiring
• Electrical Maintenance Procedures – preventive and corrective maintenance techniques for industrial electrical equipment, including inspection, testing, and replacement
• Troubleshooting Techniques – systematic diagnostic methods for basic electrical circuits, motor control circuits, and distribution systems
• Transformers – types, construction, connections, protection, grounding, and maintenance of single- and three-phase transformers

Optional Topics

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) – PLC hardware overview, basic operation, ladder logic programming, I/O interfaces, editing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting industrial controls
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Soft Starters – motor speed control, NEC wiring requirements, braking techniques, and drive troubleshooting
• Industrial Sensor Systems – photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, and proximity sensors; calibration, setup, and troubleshooting in automated systems
• Emergency and Standby Power Systems – batteries, generators, transfer switches, and UPS systems per NEC Article 700/702
• Renewable Energy Systems – introduction to photovoltaic (solar PV) system components, design, and NEC maintenance requirements
• Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Systems – electrical control of pneumatic actuators, directional control valves, and troubleshooting in industrial circuits
• Florida Building Code and Laws – selected provisions of the Florida Building Code–Electrical, Chapter 489 Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61G6 Florida Administrative Code

Resources & Tools

• National Electrical Code (NEC) – current adopted edition: Primary code reference for all wiring, maintenance, and safety topics
• NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Required reference for arc-flash, PPE, and LOTO procedures
• NCCER Electrical Curriculum (Levels 1–3): Widely used in Florida technical programs; covers AC/DC theory, motor controls, and NEC
• Test instruments: Digital multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, megohmmeters, insulation resistance testers, and oscilloscopes
• Hands-on lab equipment: Motor control trainers, panelboard simulators, conduit bending equipment, PLC training stations (where available), transformer demonstration boards
• Florida Department of Education CTE Curriculum Framework for Electricity programs (available at fldoe.org)
• O*NET Online (onetonline.org): Occupational data for SOC 47-2111.00 (Electricians) and 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment)

Career Pathways

Completion of EEV0654 prepares students for entry-level positions in the electrical maintenance field and supports advancement along the following career pathways:

• Industrial/Commercial Maintenance Electrician (SOC 47-2111.00) – Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities
• Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (SOC 49-2094.00) – Diagnosis and repair of industrial electrical and electronic control equipment
• Electrical Apprentice / Journeyman Electrician – Clock hours earned in this course may count toward the experience requirements for journeyman certification through local Construction Trades Qualifying Boards
• Electrical Contractor (Florida-licensed) – Long-term pathway toward state licensure through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
• Industrial Management Technology (A.S.) – Articulated college credit may be available at Florida public colleges for graduates of this program

Special Information

Industry Certification Preparation

Students completing this course within the full Electrical and Instrumentation Technology program are prepared to sit for industry-recognized credentials. Certifications commonly associated with Florida electrical programs at this level include:

• NCCER Core through Electrical Levels 1, 2, and 3 – nationally recognized craft training credential aligned with program content
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Card – entry-level safety credential required by many Florida employers
• Journeyman Electrician Certificate – issued by local Construction Trades Qualifying Boards upon completion of required experience hours and passing examination; program clock hours may offset a portion of the experience requirement

Licensure Pathway Note

In Florida, journeyman and master electrician certification is administered at the local level by county Construction Trades Qualifying Boards, while Electrical Contractor certificates are issued statewide by the DBPR Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board. A licensed contractor must renew every two years (deadline: August 31 of each even-numbered year) and complete 11 hours of board-approved continuing education, including at least 7 technical hours and mandatory topics in workers' compensation, workplace safety, business practices, and Florida laws and rules.

Program Context

EEV0654 is the third and final occupational completion point (OCP C) in the Electrical and Instrumentation Technology 1 program (1,000 total hours) offered at Florida technical colleges. The course may be taken as a stand-alone credential or as part of the full program sequence. Articulation to Florida public college credit-bearing programs may be available; students should consult an academic advisor.