Transfer Switches 101

Course Description

This is a hybrid classroom / lab experience with live hands-on equipment.

This is an introduction to transfer switches. In this class, we’ll be taking an up close and personal dive into both manual and automatic transfer switches. This class is not brand specific – we will be addressing many of the major transfer switch manufacturers such as Generac, Kohler, Onan / Cummins, and ASCO in addition to covering both old and new equipment. The purpose of this class will to be familiarize the students with how a transfer switch functions, safety, installation / setup and basic operation on both commercial and residential product.

This is a 24-hour course spanning over 3-days, with 8-hours per day.
Taught in English
Limited to 10 students

Schedule Details

September 20 – 22, 2023
December 20 – 22, 2023

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Learning Outcomes

Understand the difference between manual and automatic transfer switches.
Comfortably approach a variety of different transfer switches and install them.
Safely transfer power from source to source using both automatic and manual operation.
Adjust system parameters.
Familiarize themselves with basic wiring schematics and symbols.
Be able to fill out required documentation during inspections.
Be able to take good quality thermal imaging photos to allow more experienced techs an opportunity to diagnose a possible issue.

Student Minimum Qualifications to Attend

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Minimum Required Equipment & Safety Gear

Registration Fees

$1,440 per student (a la carte)

Call for Details: Discounted Rate available if student registers for all 10 modules / 6 week beginner program, 603-363-4842.

All registration fees are to be paid in full prior to the first day of class.

Please send checks payable to Mongoose Power Solutions c/o OPA! to PO Box 13, Spofford, NH 03462

Travel and Accommodations

Hotel Reservations are not included with registration and are the responsibility of the attendee/employer to arrange.

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Jamie Claudeo

Course Instructor & Director of Education, On Site Power Academy

Jamie Claudeo Jr. started turning wrenches under his fathers watchful eye when he was just 10 years old climbing in and out of large commercial boilers. By end of high school he was attending vocational school for electrical trades and before graduating succeeded in taking first place at the state level SkillsUSA competition. Having a love for engines and machinery, he eventually moved into working on large trucks for Peterbilt after attending Universal Technical Institute in Pennsylvania and Arizona. After Hurricane Sandy decimated the northeast in 2012 he eventually made his way into Power generation, working for a small company out of NJ. His strong understanding of both electrical and engines allowed him to move up quickly – taking on large projects, and hard to troubleshoot problems across several states until eventually choosing to start his own business in 2022.

During his free time, Jamie enjoys traveling the world, dark beer, hiking, rock climbing, running and tinkering with old machinery. On more quiet relaxed evenings you can find him curled up on a giant bean bag chair enjoying a good video game.

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