Wastewater operator continuing education

Insulation Testing: The Megger and the Trend

Pending state approval in Illinois (Pending)

Electric motors and cables can fail unexpectedly if insulation problems aren't spotted early. This hour shows how to use a megger correctly, read resistance trends, avoid common testing mistakes, and stay safe while checking insulation.

Course summary, as it appears on your certificate

To equip wastewater operators with a clear understanding of insulation testing using the megohmmeter (megger), including test principles, interpreting trends, applying practical techniques, and ensuring safety compliance during testing operations.

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Level 1 — what it is and why — the foundations, for operators new to the subject or wanting a refresher

Credit awarded: 1 hour — Technical

The Illinois course number is issued by the Agency for this course and is printed on your certificate.

One hour of study is one hour of credit. Your certificate reports the hours, which is what Illinois records against your renewal.

What's included

  • Self-paced online coursework you can start, pause, and resume anytime
  • Short questions along the way, and a short final quiz to pass for your certificate (retake it as often as you need)
  • An official certificate of completion (PDF) with a public verification code
  • Progress saved to your My Learning dashboard
$19.00 USD

One-time payment · lifetime access to this course

About 67 minutes of video · 1 hour