TASK

EE

PPDT

Apply Electrical Theory

Apply operational theory of dimmers, electronics and power supplies

Y

N

Perform operations and procedures for electronic and digital measurements

Y

N

Calculate formulas using electrical principles

Y

Y

Calculate formulas using alternating current theory

Y

Y

Perform operations and procedures for electrical measurements

Y

Y

Installation

Install permanent wiring and distribution equipment

N

N

Install portable power distribution systems in occupancies not covered by NEC articles 518, 520, 525, 530 or CEC Sections 44 and 66

N

N

Hang/rig overhead equipment

Y

N

Specify and install rigging hardware for utilization equipment

Y

N

Install dimming and audio equipment

Y

N

Install portable emergency systems

Y

Y

Install utilization equipment

Y

N

Install portable power to dimming, audio equipment and other utilization equipment

Y

Y

Install equipment around water

Y

Y

Set Up Electrical/Control Systems

Specify and install DMX512 and Ethernet networks, and other control wiring

Y

N

Create detailed equipment lists from light plots and hookups

Y

N

Create gel and expendable orders from light Plots

Y

N

Perform configuration and address settings on intelligent luminaires

Y

N

Specify and install power for on-set welding

Y

N

Configure, install and program control consoles

Y

N

Set up control systems

Y

N

Determine branch circuit cabling requirements

Y

Y

Understand and apply correct bonding techniques for portable generators

Y

Y

Connect single-conductor feeders and distribution

Y

Y

Install portable transformers for a given load

Y

Y

Determine maximum load for a given power source

Y

Y

Understand neutral overcurrent and effects of harmonics

Y

Y

Select and size portable feeder cables for a given load

Y

Y

Understand and apply branch circuits and feeders for three-phase motors

Y

Y

Understand and apply Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Y

Y

Install portable generators for a given load

Y

Y

Understand and apply multi-cable diversity and ampacity adjustment factors

Y

Y

Understand and apply NEC and CEC requirements for different types of venues

Y

Y

Determine total power requirements for a given system

Y

Y

Install distribution system from a single-line riser diagram, exhibit show floor diagram, or power plot

Y

Y

Set up portable power distribution systems

Y

Y

Provide power for utilization equipment

Y

Y

Assemble/install portable power distribution systems

Y

Y

Follow Safety Procedures

Perform “live work” on permanently installed distribution equipment

N

N

Develop emergency evacuation plans

Y

N

Perform testing of emergency lighting systems

Y

N

Safely utilize various personnel lifting machinery

Y

Y

Understand NFPA70E requirements for Personal Protective Equipment

Y

Y

Comply with all codes, standards and national laws

Y

Y

Understand emergency evacuation plans

Y

Y

Determine Specifications

Determine power requirements

Y

Y

Determine the suitability of permanent power sources

Y

Y

Specify portable power distribution equipment

Y

Y

Specify cable management systems

Y

Y

Interpret plans and create equipment lists

Y

Y

Specify low voltage (less than 50V) power wiring

Y

N

Specify control, communications, audio and data distribution

Y

N

Specify suspension systems

Y

N

Select equipment where Listing is required

Y

N

Maintenance and Operation

Maintain and troubleshoot automated luminaires and effects equipment

Y

N

Operate entertainment electrical equipment

Y

N

Maintain/troubleshoot electrical equipment

Y

N