Main Content

Course Status Notice – Not Scheduled
We do not have an offering of this course scheduled at this time. Please join our email list to be notified when the next offering is scheduled!
Jump to: Overview | Instructor | Reviews | CE Credits | Contact Us | Related Courses | Join Email List
Course Details
Course Name: Basic Electrical Print Reading
Course Code: EO0708CA23
Date of Most Recent Offering: May 24, 2023 (Cancelled)
Course Overview
This workshop presents the basic skills and knowledge required for reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics. While using wiring diagrams, control circuit schematics and factory electrical prints are also reviewed in this presentation.
Featured Topics
- Purpose and Types of Electrical Drawings
- Standard Component Symbols
- Understanding Voltage and Resistance Readings on Control Circuits
Emphasis is placed on basic relay logic and using control diagrams when troubleshooting faulty circuits.
Knowledge and Understanding Outcomes
At the completion of this workshop, participants will be familiar with:
- Standard symbols and terminology used on electrical diagrams and schematics
- Types of relay logic used in electrical circuits
- Relating schematic symbols to components shown on wiring diagrams
- Troubleshooting electrical circuits using a logic diagram and a voltmeter
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended as an introduction to understanding electrical drawings. However, experienced participants seeking a refresher on print reading will also benefit from the topics covered in this workshop. Past participants have included:
- Construction Supervisors
- Electrical Technicians
- Electricians
- Environmental Supervisors
- Fleet Maintenance Supervisors
- Foremen
- Plant Operators
- Project Managers
- Public Works Directors
- Utility Workers
Recommended Prerequisites
The following student prerequisites are recommended for this workshop:
- Basic AC/DC fundamentals
- How to use a volt-ohm meter (VOM)
- Prerequisites presented in Electricity, Motors, and Meters workshop
Meet Your Instructor
Kevin Wolf
Bio coming soon!
Student Reviews
Most useful part of the course: “Understanding how electricity and wiring on schematic come into play.”
– Past Participant
“Very well structured introductory electrical print reading course.”
– Past Participant
“[I learned] How to write and understand prints, schematics, and manufacturing diagrams.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Basic Electrical Print Reading was approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Electrical Contractors: 6 Continuing Education Hours
NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-010110-30)
Pennsylvania
PA Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 Recert Hours
Meals
No breakfast will be provided. Lunch will be available for pre-registered attendees only.
NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Basic Electrical Print Reading, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli
848-932-7207
carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin
848-932-7204
coleskin@njaes.rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.