Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Course!

    • Welcome to the Course!

  • 2

    LPEC Overview

    • Chapter 1 Intro

    • Chapter 1 Scope

    • Chapter 1 Limitations

    • Chapter 1 Practice Questions

  • 3

    Basics of Electricity 101

    • Chapter 2 Intro

    • Chapter 2 What is Electricity

    • Chapter 2 Units of Electricity

    • Chapter 2 Practice Questions

  • 4

    Safety

    • Chapter 3 Safety

    • Chapter 3 - It's Only One Amp

    • Chapter 3 Practice Questions

  • 5

    Basics of Electricity 102

    • Chapter 4 AC vs DC

    • Chapter 4 Transformers

    • Chapter 4 Practice Questions

  • 6

    Connections

    • Chapter 5 Cams lesson1

    • Chapter 5 Cams lesson 2

    • Chapter 5 Cams lesson 3

    • Chapter 5 Plugs & Connectors

    • Chapter 5 Cables

    • Chapter 5 Practice Questions

  • 7

    Basics of Electricity 103

    • Chapter 6 Ohm's Law

    • Chapter 6 Power Calculations

    • Chapter 6 Tools and Testing

    • Chapter 6 Practice Quiz

  • 8

    Distribution

    • Chapter 7 Grounding and Bonding

    • Chapter 7 Low Energy Theatre Systems

    • Chapter 7 Overcurrent and Safety Devices

    • Chapter 7 Motors and Hoists

    • Chapter 7 Practice Questions

  • 9

    What's Next?

    • Chapter 8 - What's Next?

    • Survey

Instructor(s)

Entertainment Electrician

Billy Peacock

Billy has over 20 years in the special event and entertainment industry. After overseeing much of the expansive power requirements of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, he founded Eventpower in Vancouver, providing power throughout western Canada for concerts, festivals, and events. His knowledge of temporary power has led to his being the contracted Production Electrician for several major sporting and special events around North America as well as upcoming work in Europe and Asia. Billy is both an ETCP certified Entertainment Electrician and ETCP Portable Power Distribution Technician as well as a licensed Electrical Contractor.

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Learn everything you need to know to pass the Live Performance Electrical Certificate exam with an emphasis on how to work safely around electricity in the Performing Arts.