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Certification
Electrical Power Testing Level I
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
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The Electrical Power Testing certification program is for technicians who test equipment used in the production, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. These technicians are engaged in inspection, testing, and periodic maintenance of electrical power equipment, and evaluation of such equipment for acceptance for service, continued serviceability, or required maintenance.
Identify and connect field test equipment including insulation resistance test sets, multimeters, relay test sets, and ground resistance meters for electrical power testing under direct supervisionApply general safety practices including proper use of portable fire extinguishers, interpretation of safety signage and arc flash placards, and application of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and ANSI safety regulations on electrical power job sitesAdminister first aid and CPR in emergency situations following American Red Cross and American Heart Association guidelinesSelect, inspect, and wear personal protective equipment including hard hats, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, work gloves, body harnesses, and fire-retardant clothing per OSHA and NFPA 70E requirementsApply safe work practices for ladders, scaffolds, and fall protection systems in compliance with OSHA standards for electrical power testing environmentsRecognize confined spaces and apply required entry safety procedures and hazard controls per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146Recognize and respond to lockout and tagout tags, locks, and stored energy isolations per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147Communicate accurately and ethically about work activities using standard electrical terminology, units, and reporting practices in accordance with the NICET Code of Ethics