Trainee Name____________________________

Trainee Social Security Number: ____________

Trainee Status:  _______

Course Name: ___________________

Course Code: ___________________                                 

National Center Course Number: ___________

Date Course Completed: ____________________

Performance Criteria Completed:  _____________

Performance Objectives:

                                                                                                                    Pass     Fail                  

Topic 1: Introduction to Battery Systems

1.1  Describe the components, arrangement, and operation
of the battery system at your site.

1.2  Describe the components of a lead-acid cell and the
Electrochemical action that occurs during charging
and discharging.

1.3  State the voltage rating for a typical cell at full charge
and discharge.

1.4  Explain the capacity rating of the battery at your site.

1.5  Describe the relationship of capacity, voltage, and specific
gravity as the battery at your site charges and discharges.

1.6  Describe the components, functions, and operation of the
battery charger at your site.

Topic 2: Inspection and Testing

2.1 List the protective equipment and safety procedures
      associated with working on the battery system at your site.

2.2 Explain visual indications of battery cell problems including
      sulfation, plate growth, and hydration.

2.3 Perform a visual inspection on a battery at your site.

2.4 Measure cell voltages on a battery at your site.

2.5 Measure intercell and terminal connection resistances
      at your site.

2.6 Measure the specific gravity in the battery cells at your
      site and determine if adjustments are necessary.

Performance Evaluator’s Signature _______________________________

Performance Evaluator’s Name (Print) ____________________________

Date Completed: _____________________________________________