Digital Volt-Ohm Meter (DVOM) for Transit

Self-Paced Online Learning Course.

Prerequisites: Personal Experience with Digital Volt-Ohm Meter Desired

Course Description: The Digital Volt-Ohm Meter (DVOM) for Transit self-paced distance learning course is designed to improve technicians’ understanding of basic DVOM functions. Students will be working with a virtual DVOM to learn its safe usage and best practices. Course includes both knowledge topics and knowledge activities. Reference Material will be provided as Resources.

Course Benefits: Students will be exposed to the most commonly used capabilities of the DVOM. Students will gain knowledge about the functions and usage of the DVOM using the virtual meter in a controlled environment.

Who Should Attend: TBD by Supervisor

What You Will Learn:

• Use the functions of the DVOM
• Properly hookup the DVOM for each function
• Interpret basic DVOM digital displays
• Perform voltage measurements
• Perform current measurements
• Perform resistance measurements
• Identify open circuits and high resistance
• Understand Min/Max, diode and other special functions

Course Outline:

• DVOM Introduction
• DVOM Overview
• Meter Functions
• Safety
• Voltage
• Amps
• Ohms
• Circuit Diagnosis
• Other DVOM Functions
• Test Lights and Probes
• Conclusion

Course Times: Self-paced and self-directed

Number of Hours/Days: 16 Hours over 4-week period

Continuing Education Units (CEU): 0

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