CompTIA EMP Knowledge Expert

Training courseware overview

The CompTIA EMP (Electrical Mechanical Principles) Knowledge Expert credential was launched in 2007 to measure basic electrical, mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic knowledge - all skills that are essential for career and business success in many different industries.

This three-day course will prepare students for the CompTIA EMP Knowledge Expert exam and can be used as an important prerequisite for further industry or vendor training.
On course completion, students will have learned to:

• Understand the properties of electrical circuits
• Measure and troubleshoot electrical circuits
• Identify common electrical and mechanical components
• Understand the operation of electromechanical components
• Use soldering tools
• Use basic tools and measuring instruments
• Understand the operation of pneumatic, hydraulic, and cooling systems
• Identify consumables and their use
• Understand and apply basic safety principles

Target audience

CompTIA EMP Knowledge Expert is aimed at any individual that seeks to enter a technical working environment, in any market sector. CompTIA EMP Knowledge Expert is a great starting point as it provides the student with solid foundation skills on which they can build their career. No previous experience is required.

Training courseware content

Electrical Components

1. Introduction • Resistor • Capacitor • Inductor • Transformer • Diode • Fuse • Switches • Batteries

Basic Circuits

1. Introduction • Series Circuit • Parallel Circuit • Ohms Law • RL Circuit • RC Circuit

Measuring Methods and Equipment

1. What is a Multimeter? • Digital Multimeters • Analogue Multimeters

Fault Finding and Analysis

1. Introduction • Short Circuits • Open Circuits • Modular Fault Finding Techniques

Connectors

1. Introduction • Types of Electrical Connectors • Commonly Used Connectors

Mechanical Components

1. Gears • Pulleys • Bearings • Ratchets • Springs • Mechanical Clutch • Levers • Cams
   

Lubrication

1. Introduction • Friction • Types of Lubrication • Properties of Effective Lubricants • Application of Lubricants

Basic Electromechanical Components

1. Solenoids • Principle of Operation • Types of Solenoids • Uses of Solenoids • Electric Clutch • Principle of Operation • Advantages of Electrical Clutches

Soldering

1. Introduction • Soldering Tools • Soldering Steps

Mechanical Measuring Methods and Equipment

1. Introduction • Steel Ruler • Measuring Tape • Callipers

Basic Tool Usage

1. Introduction • Screwdrivers • Pliers • Hammers • Wrenches • Saws • Power Drill • Punches • Files • Tap and Die Tools • Terminal Crimping Pliers • Heat Gun • Pneumatic Tools

Basic Pneumatic and Hydraulic Principles

1. Pneumatic Systems • Force and Pressure • Elements of a Basic Pneumatic System • Advantages of Pneumatic Systems • Hydraulic Systems • Pascal’s Law • Hydraulic Valves • Hydraulic Jacks • Hydraulic Brake System • Hydraulic Clutch • Hydraulic Gauge

Cooling Systems

1. Introduction • Working of a Liquid Cooled Engine

Consumables

1. Introduction • Tape • Heat Shrink • Saddles (Cable Clips) • Nuts and Bolts

Safety

Electrical Safety Principles • Mechanical Safety Principles

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