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Skilled electricians will always be in demand and can never be outsourced! Courses cover residential, light commercial, motor controls and programmable controls. Click the links below to get more information on class schedules and registration details. (Note: Certain classes may not be offered at all times.) Register online.
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AC/DC Basic Electricity [340001] |
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Topics include electron theory, current changes, conductors, insulators, magnetism, production of electricity, current amperage, wattage, resistance, AC and DC circuits, Ohms Law, series and parallel circuits, inductance, and capacitance. |
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AC Drives & Motors [340002] |
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Students learn how to effectively troubleshoot and field test three-phase AC motors and drives, the use of a Meggar and other testing equipment (supplied by the school). Students receive an Analog Meter and a model 300 Meggar tester. Prerequisite: Commercial Wiring I. |
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Blueprint for Electrical [340003] |
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Topics include: one and two family dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial locations and specialized areas. The electrical code will be used to explain how blueprints are put together. |
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Commercial Wiring I [340004] |
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Learn to calculate pipe size, wire size, and voltage drops. Also learn how to bend conduit, wire more complex circuits, work with higher voltage, three-phase, and sub panels. The code book is used for special applications and general communication codes. Prerequisite: AC/DC Electricity. |
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Commercial Wiring II [340005] |
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Continuation of Commercial Wiring I covering service equipment and installation, surface metal raceway, short circuit calculations, equipment, conductor short-circuit protection, and the basics on wiring cooling systems. Prerequisite: Commercial Wiring I. |
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Learn how to use and interpret the National Electric Code. Topics include general wiring, conduit and box sizing, service and feeder calculations, grounding and bonding, over current protection, motor circuit wiring, transformers, hazardous locations, health care facilities, emergency and alternate power systems, and industrial, commercial, and special application wiring. |
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Industrial Wiring [340007] |
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Learn the standards for layout and construction of electrical circuits for industrial buildings. Includes information on signaling systems, industrial blueprint reading, and the use of special industrial equipment to address common industrial conditions. Additional topics include substation feeder bus systems, trolley busways, motors and air conditioning, and lightning protection. Prerequisite: Commercial Wiring I & II. |
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Learn the fundamentals of machine control wiring. Topics include control transformers, fuses, disconnects, push buttons, pilot lights, selector switches, relays, timers, motor starters, reversing motor starters, limit switches, and solenoids. Also learn proper wiring, how to read ladder diagrams, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Commercial Wiring I or Residential Wiring I. |
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Motor Control II [340009] |
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A continuation of Motor Control I with more complicated control diagrams. Topics include multi-speed starters, timers, counters, temperature controls, control panel design basics, drawing ladder diagrams from operations descriptions. Prerequisite: Motor Control I. |
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Programmable Controls I [340011] |
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Explains basic programmable controls (PLC) in a hands-on way using Allen Bradley 100. Includes: wiring; programming; writing programs from ladder diagrams; troubleshooting; and program entering. Prerequisites: Motor Control I & II. |
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Programmable Controls II [340012] |
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More complicated control diagrams. Covers: multi-speed starters; timers; counters; temperature controls; control panel design basics; drawing ladder diagrams from operations descriptions. Prerequisite: Programmable Controls I. |
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Residential Wiring I [340013] |
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For those interested only in house wiring. Topics include: installation, symbols and outlets, determining circuit and conductor sizes; switch control; ground fault interrupters; lighting fixtures and requirements; special purpose outlet wiring require-ments - dryer, range, dishwasher, disposal, water heater; also wiring requirements of bathrooms; service entrance calculations and installations; blueprint reading. |
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Residential Wiring II [340014] |
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A continuation of Residential Wiring I. Topics include electrical heating and air conditioning wiring requirements, low voltage system wiring, wiring televisions, telephones, low voltage lighting, smoke detectors, swimming pools, and rewiring older houses. Prerequisite: Residential Wiring I. |
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Test Equipment for Troubleshooting [340015] |
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Gain hands-on experience in a lab setting using the Voltmeter, Ohmmeter, Ammeter, Megger, and other types of meters. |
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