PULSE Training Module 1

Basic Electricity and Underground Locating Principles

This module helps individuals learn about electricity and explains why certain underground locating procedures work in different situations. The material provides the foundation for effective troubleshooting and problem solving on the job. (Note: The number of pages and slides indicated below are approximate.)

The following topics are presented in this module:

  • Electrical components of a circuit
  • Electrical resistance and conductivity
  • Open and closed circuits
  • Electron theory
  • Principle of electromagnetic location
  • Capacitance
  • Basic law regarding signal frequency
  • Bleed-over
  • Passive and active signals
  • Direct connection
  • Clamping
  • Factors affecting transmitted signals
  • Receiver antennas

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Training Module 1 Materials

Subject Matter Areas

Length

Reading Materials Guide Product Sample

This guide is the same for both learners and facilitators.

  • Basic Electricity
  • Locating Principles

35 pages

Classroom Activities Guide Product Sample

The module includes both learner and facilitator versions of this guide.

  • Basic Electricity
  • Locating Principles

25 pages

Progress Evaluations Product Sample

The module includes both learner and facilitator versions of this booklet.

  • Basic Electricity
  • Locating Principles

30 Items

Slide Presentations Guide Product Sample

Only facilitators use these materials.

  • Basic Electricity
  • Locating Principles

30 slides

Optional Materials

Subject Matter Areas

Length

Slide Presentations CD-ROM Product Sample

Only facilitators use these materials.

  • Basic Electricity
  • Locating Principles

30 slides

Watt's Up! Product Sample

Game for learning basic electrical principles

Basic Electricity

30 minutes

Going Underground! Product Sample

Game for learning locating principles

Locating Principles

90 minutes