NETA ETT Level 2 study plan
NETA ETT Level 2 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Electrical Safety and Safe Work Practices
Define the shock-protection approach boundaries (limited, restricted, prohibited) and state the voltage/fault-current conditions that establish each one
Distinguish the hazard categories of electric shock, arc flash, and arc blast, and list the physiological effects of each
Select PPE for a described task by matching incident-energy level, voltage class, and glove class to the correct equipment
Sequence the lockout/tagout steps for a de-energized feeder, including verification of the absence of voltage and application of temporary protective grounds
Your checkpoint
A single-page written job-hazard brief for a described 480 V panel task that names the boundaries, PPE class, LOTO steps, and grounding requirements, scored against a self-made 10-point accuracy checklist
Electrical Safety and Safe Work Practices & Electrical Theory, Schematics, and Print Reading
Apply Ohm's law and the power equations to compute current, voltage drop, and available fault current in simple series and parallel circuits
Convert between KVA, KW, horsepower, and amperes for single-phase and three-phase loads
Explain how system grounding, equipment grounding conductors, and bonding paths control touch voltage during a fault
Identify the conditions under which energized work is permitted and state the justification documentation required
Your checkpoint
Six worked calculations (three circuit, three load-conversion) plus a written justification memo for one scenario where energized work would versus would not be allowed
Electrical Theory, Schematics, and Print Reading
Identify standard electrical symbols and device designation letters used on one-line, ladder, and wiring diagrams
Trace a control circuit from source through pushbuttons, contacts, and coil to return, and state what each device does when energized
Interpret the ratings, interrupting capacity, and coordination information shown on a one-line diagram of a distribution system
Compare a nameplate data set against the corresponding schematic entry and flag discrepancies
Your checkpoint
A narrated written trace of one ladder control circuit (start/stop with seal-in and overload) explaining each device state, plus a symbol-identification self-test scoring at least 90 percent
Electrical Theory, Schematics, and Print Reading & Test Instruments, Measurement Techniques, and Interpretation of Results
Describe three-phase motor connections and identify the winding configurations shown on the nameplate and connection diagram
Choose the correct instrument for a stated measurement by matching range, resolution, and CAT safety rating to the circuit
Explain how a meter's input impedance and burden voltage distort readings in high-impedance and high-current circuits
Convert a schematic's expected values into a test-point list that could be used during commissioning
Your checkpoint
A test-point table for one motor control circuit listing each measurement, expected value, instrument, range, and CAT rating, with a one-paragraph rationale for each instrument choice
Test Instruments, Measurement Techniques, and Interpretation of Results
Perform and document insulation resistance tests, and apply the minimum acceptable values and temperature correction factors
Explain when to use a low-resistance ohmmeter versus a standard DMM and why a four-wire measurement is required for busbar joints
Interpret a clamp-meter reading taken on a multi-conductor bundle and identify the conditions that make the reading invalid
Distinguish instrument inaccuracy from genuine system faults using repeat measurements, alternative instruments, and known reference loads
State the safety precautions for measuring ground resistance with a fall-of-potential tester near energized equipment
Your checkpoint
A written measurement report for three simulated test scenarios (insulation resistance, contact resistance, ground resistance) that states the pass/fail conclusion and the reasoning behind each judgment
Inspection and Testing of Electrical Power Equipment and Systems
List the inspection items for dry-type and liquid-filled transformers, including dielectric fluid level, gauge readings, and temperature indicators
Describe the acceptance and maintenance tests performed on low-voltage circuit breakers and the meaning of contact resistance and trip-time results
Identify cable and termination defects detectable by visual inspection, infrared survey, and insulation resistance testing
Specify torque verification requirements and the documentation needed for busbar and lug connections
Your checkpoint
A completed inspection checklist template for one equipment type (transformer, breaker, or cable run) covering visual, electrical, and mechanical checks, with pass/fail criteria written for each line item
Inspection and Testing of Electrical Power Equipment and Systems & Test Instruments, Measurement Techniques, and Interpretation of Results
Interpret protection-device test results and explain how trip-time curves are verified against the coordination study
Assess trended insulation resistance and contact resistance data to determine whether a degrading condition exists
Explain how battery and DC system tests (capacity, impedance) indicate remaining backup capability
Diagnose three described fault scenarios by combining test results from more than one instrument
Your checkpoint
Three short diagnostic write-ups, one per fault scenario, each naming the most probable cause, the confirming test, and the recommended corrective action
Electrical Safety and Safe Work Practices & Electrical Theory, Schematics, and Print Reading & Test Instruments, Measurement Techniques, and Interpretation of Results & Inspection and Testing of Electrical Power Equipment and Systems
Complete timed practice sets across all four domains and record accuracy by domain
Re-teach the two weakest subareas using self-generated summary sheets and re-test them
Rehearse the calculation types (power, fault current, ampacity, test-value interpretation) under time pressure
Consolidate safety, instrument, and inspection criteria into a single pre-exam reference sheet
Your checkpoint
A scored 100-question timed practice exam with a domain-by-domain accuracy table showing at least 80 percent overall and no domain below 70 percent
Milestones
Week 2: Can state the approach boundaries, select correct PPE for a given voltage and task, and solve Ohm's law and three-phase power problems without notes, scoring at least 85 percent on a 25-question self-quiz covering domains 1 and 2
Week 4: Can trace an unfamiliar ladder diagram device by device and justify each instrument choice by range and CAT rating; test-point table reviewed against the schematic with no missing measurements
Week 6: Can state acceptance criteria for insulation resistance, contact resistance, and torque, and produce a complete inspection checklist with pass/fail limits from memory for one equipment type
Week 8: Timed full-length practice exam completed at 80 percent or higher overall, with every domain at 70 percent or above and a written remediation list for any remaining weak subarea