Backup Generators and Transfer Switches
Standby generators, transfer switches, and safe backup-power install concepts.
Twelve-week backup power — generator ratings, load selection, manual/automatic transfer switches, bonding/grounding decisions, controls, commissioning, and service trees. Prep only — does not issue a license. Included with All Access.
12 weeks with autograded assessments. Included with All Access. Finish to lock completion and keep a printable certificate.
What you'll learn
- Select portable vs standby topologies for the load plan
- Choose manual vs automatic transfer equipment correctly
- Make correct neutral bonding decisions for standby systems
- Install and commission transfer sequences without utility backfeed
- Service common won’t-start / won’t-transfer failures with a method
Course content
12 sections
- Week 1 Orientation: standby power hazards
- Week 2 Generator types and ratings
- Week 3 Load assessment and circuit selection
- Week 4 Transfer switch types
- Week 5 Installation topology: ATS / MTS / inlet
- Week 6 Neutral bonding and grounding decisions
- Week 7 Control, start signals, and utility sensing
- Week 8 Midterm — backup power fundamentals
- Week 9 Rough-in, raceways, and terminations
- Week 10 Commissioning and load-bank / functional tests
- Week 11 Service, exercise, and failure trees
- Week 12 Capstone standby one-line + transfer checklist and final