Electrical Training by Amatrol
Electrical skills are at the core of nearly every industrial, commercial, and manufacturing environment in the country. From basic AC/DC circuits to motor control, power distribution, and relay logic, the ability to install, operate, and troubleshoot electrical systems is one of the most consistent requirements across technical careers.
Employers across industries struggle to find workers with the hands-on electrical skills needed to keep facilities running. Whether the role is electrician, industrial maintenance technician, or controls engineer, the demand for qualified electrical workers continues to outpace the available workforce. Electrical training gives students and workers a direct path into some of the most stable and well-compensated careers in the skilled trades.
Klein Educational supplies Amatrol electrical training systems and curriculum to K-12 schools, colleges, and workforce development programs across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska. As the only authorized Amatrol distributor in these seven states, we help programs get the right systems specified, installed, and running.
What is Amatrol electrical training?
Amatrol has developed one of the most comprehensive selections of electrical training solutions available, beginning with the fundamentals of AC and DC electrical systems and building through advanced topics like electrical machines, relay control, motor control, electrical wiring, and power distribution. Every system combines real-world industrial components with world-class multimedia curriculum to deliver hands-on skill building that mirrors what learners will encounter on the job.
A key feature across many of Amatrol's electrical systems is FaultPro, the industry's only computer-based electronic fault insertion system. FaultPro allows instructors to instantly insert and customize faults to test a learner's troubleshooting abilities without risking damage to the equipment. The skills developed through FaultPro prepare learners to diagnose and solve real-world electrical problems the moment they enter the field.
The electrical training systems are an integral part of several Amatrol programs including Industrial Maintenance, HVAC, Power and Energy, and Green Energy, giving programs the flexibility to build a curriculum path that fits their goals.
What students and trainees learn
Amatrol's electrical curriculum covers a wide range of skills that map directly to high-demand technical roles across industry:
AC and DC electrical fundamentals
Single-phase and three-phase motor operation
Electric relay control and ladder diagram interpretation
Electrical motor control circuits
Electrical fabrication, wiring, and installation
Control panel wiring and wire bundling
Power distribution system installation and troubleshooting
Conduit bending, sizing, selection, and installation
Variable frequency drive (VFD) operation and wiring
PLC and VFD wiring integration
Overcurrent protection, disconnect selection, and circuit protection
Fault detection and electrical troubleshooting
Learners who complete Amatrol electrical programs graduate with skills that are immediately applicable across manufacturing, construction, commercial, and industrial environments.
A closer look at key training systems
Amatrol's electrical line includes a full progression of learning systems covering every major skill area from fundamentals through advanced applications.
The AC/DC Electrical Learning System is the starting point for learners new to electrical concepts. It covers how electricity is used for power and control in industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential applications, including manual input devices, voltage measurement, lighting circuits, voltage dividers, and troubleshooting. A virtual simulator allows learners to practice skills even when physical equipment is not available.
The Basic Electrical Machines Learning System covers the electric motors most commonly found in industrial and commercial settings, including single-phase AC motors, three-phase AC motors, and DC motors. Understanding how these machines operate is foundational to nearly every electrical maintenance role.
The Electric Relay Control Unit teaches learners how to interpret, design, and operate relay control circuits using ladder diagrams, covering logic elements, solenoid valves, relay operation, limit switches, time-delay relays, and machine modes of operation.
The Electric Motor Control Learning System covers electric relay control of AC motors, including manual motor control, overload protection, control transformers, control relays and motor starters, reversing motor control, and basic timer control. The system includes FaultPro for hands-on troubleshooting practice.
The Electrical Wiring Learning System focuses on the hands-on wiring skills used by electricians and industrial maintenance technicians in the field, covering electrical prints, panel wiring fundamentals, wire bundling, motor wiring, electro-pneumatic valve installation, and pneumatic schematic interpretation.
The Electrical Power Distribution Learning System teaches installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of modern power distribution systems, covering conduit bending and installation, bus plug installation, wire sizing, circuit protection, disconnect selection, and system layout. It uses industrial-quality components including two motors, a configurable frame, bus bar, and a conduit sample kit with five types of conduit.
The Electrical Fabrication Learning System teaches skills commonly used by electricians, technicians, and engineers, including electrical safety, wire stripping and termination, nonmetallic cable and outlet installation, lighting installation, service connection, and circuit protection per National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
Portable systems for flexible training environments
For programs that need to provide electrical training without a dedicated lab space, Amatrol offers a full line of portable electrical learning systems that pack the same topics and hands-on skills as the full-sized trainers into compact, mobile workstations.
Portable options include the AC/DC Electrical Learning System, the Electric Relay Control Troubleshooting Learning System, the AC Variable Frequency Drives Troubleshooting Learning System, and the Electric Motor Control Troubleshooting Learning System. These systems are durable, easy to transport, and can be set up on a conference room table, shop floor desk, or practically anywhere training needs to happen.
Why electrical training matters now
Electricians and electrical maintenance technicians are consistently among the most in-demand skilled workers in the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of electricians to grow faster than average through 2032, driven by the continued expansion of manufacturing facilities, renewable energy infrastructure, and commercial construction. Industrial maintenance technician roles, which require strong electrical skills, are projected to grow 16% by 2032.
The electrical skills gap is a direct cost to employers. Facilities that cannot find qualified workers face increased downtime, deferred maintenance, and rising labor costs. Programs that deliver hands-on, job-ready electrical training are producing workers that employers across every major industry are actively seeking.
How Klein Educational supports your program
Klein Educational is more than an equipment supplier. We work with CTE directors, college department heads, and workforce administrators from the first conversation through installation and beyond. That includes needs assessment, equipment specification, lab layout planning, and staff training.
As the only authorized Amatrol distributor in the western US, we have direct access to the full Amatrol product line, curriculum, and support infrastructure, which means faster service and deeper product knowledge than you'll find anywhere else in the region.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amatrol electrical training? Amatrol electrical training is a hands-on technical education program that teaches learners how to install, operate, and troubleshoot the electrical systems used across industrial, commercial, and manufacturing environments. It covers AC/DC fundamentals, electric motors, relay control, motor control circuits, electrical wiring, power distribution, and fault troubleshooting using real industrial components and comprehensive multimedia curriculum.
Who is Amatrol electrical training designed for? Amatrol electrical systems are built for K-12 CTE programs, community colleges, four-year engineering programs, and workforce development centers. Systems range from foundational AC/DC training suited for high schools to advanced motor control, wiring, and power distribution systems for college and workforce training environments.
What careers does electrical training prepare learners for? Electrical training prepares learners for roles including electrician, industrial maintenance technician, motor control technician, electrical engineer, and controls technician, some of the most consistently in-demand and well-compensated positions in the skilled trades and manufacturing sectors.
Does Klein Educational help with lab setup and installation? Yes. Klein works with programs from needs assessment through equipment specification, lab layout, installation, and staff training. We guide the entire process so your program is set up correctly from day one.
What states does Klein Educational serve? We serve California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska as the only authorized Amatrol distributor in these seven states.
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