Electrical Trades

This course is designed to present basic concepts of electricity. Topics covered in the course include electrical safety, electrical theory, circuits, measuring instruments, alternating currents, transformers, and more. Students will develop skills that support introductory electrical theory and principles that are required in the construction and maintenance industries.

Students learn about the wiring and standards of low voltage electrical systems in this course. Topics covered include types of conductors and cables, the grounding and bonding of electrical systems, pathways and spaces, an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Articles that affect the low voltage industry, listing and labeling, standards agencies, and an overview of audio systems and their components. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with the wiring and standards of low voltage electrical systems.

In this course students explore how electronics theory is applied in the electrical field. They learn about electronic devices commonly found in industry, how components and circuits work, what they do, and how they are tested. Soldering circuit boards is also covered. By the end of this course, students will be able to install, troubleshoot, replace and/or repair many of the electronics systems found in a home or industrial environment.

In this course students become familiar with the terminology, presentation, and format of the National Electrical Code and the Articles therein. They learn about NEC provisions dealing with one family and multifamily dwellings. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with the NEC.

This course is a continuation of the study of the National Electrical Code. The course focuses on commercial locations. Students calculate the receptacle load for non-dwelling buildings. Also covered are the Articles for hazardous locations, special occupancies, and specific equipment. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with commercial applications covered by the NEC.

The focus of this course is on the wiring of a typical residence in accordance with the requirements set forth by the National Electrical Code. Topics covered include safety while working with electricity, wiring methods, and conductor sizing. Students wire a residence, room by room, circuit by circuit.

This course focuses on circuit layout and wiring diagrams. Students wire a residence room-by-room, circuit-by-circuit. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with the tasks and responsibilities that professional residential electricians face on a daily basis.

In this course, students gain knowledge of transformers, three-phase power systems, and their connections. They become familiar with the operation of singe-phase transformers and three-phase transformers. Students will also practice calculating values of voltage and current. By the end of this course, students will have foundational knowledge and skills relating to three-phase power and transformers.

In this course, students explore the types and functions of motor controls. Topics include: circuit layout, connections and symbols, control pilot devices, basic control circuits, AC reduced voltage starters and multispeed controllers. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with the different types of motor controls and their functions.

In this course students are provided with a review of DC and AC motors. They are introduced to motor control circuits, solidstate starters and controls, programmable logic controllers, basic controller troubleshooting and variable speed drives. By the end of the course, students will be able to describe various types of motor controls, their makeup, and their utilization.

In this course, students will learn to interpret symbols used in commercial construction drawings. They will learn how to select proper conductors, electrical boxes, and raceways. They will also learn the importance of over-current protection and will determine minimum branch circuits. Students will calculate feeder loading, learn about feeder component selection, and panel boards. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate and work on both commercial and industrial circuits.

In this course, students are introduced to commercial and industrial loading schedules, electrical installation requirements, panel board criteria, service entrance equipment, and grounding. Students will also learn about lamps and luminaire characteristics, electronic drives, and PLCs. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with the equipment and methods used to supply power to commercial and industrial buildings and to control power within them.

This course explores Digital Home Technology Integration (DHTI) emphasizing the latest high-tech home network systems. Students focus on the components that culminate into an integrated, whole-home unified system. They become familiar with the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques used to put together wired and wireless home systems.