Electrical Construction

This course provides the electrical worker with instruction in general construction site safety, measurements and formulas, use of hand and power tools, interpretation of blueprints, basic rigging techniques and methods used to move equipment and materials. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.

College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.

This course provides the electrical student with instruction in basic principles of electrical safety and hazard procedures, including working with toxics and vapors. Students are also provided with instruction in techniques used to hand bend conduits and install anchors and supports. Additional instruction includes an introduction to basic electrical theory and test equipment, the use of National Electric Code (NEC) boxes, fittings and conductors, and the interpretation of related electrical blueprints and commercial/industrial/residential symbols, diagrams and schematics used for wiring. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.

College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.

This course is an intermediate study of electrical techniques. Topics include the principles of alternating currents, the characteristics of circuits, transformers, motor theory applications, grounding purposes and methods, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for conduit bending, types of bends, specifications for boxes and fittings, and location considerations. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice

College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.

This course covers the installation of connections for conductor termination and splices; use of cable pulling instruments and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards for cable tray; installation of electrical service and related components and equipment; use of material take-off methods and troubleshooting techniques; identification of ratings for current breakers and fuses and regulations for sizing use, and installation of relay switches, conductors and overrides; electrical lighting principles, types and applications. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice

College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.

This course is an advanced study of electrical techniques. Topics include branch load calculations for circuits and varied electrical appliances, electrical conductors, devices used for overprotection of loads, currents, circuits and fuses, fill requirements for boxes/raceways, principles of wiring devices, switches and receptacles, requirements for distribution equipment, settings for voltage, switch gear, circuits and components, distribution system transformers, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, and troubleshooting. This course is designed for students in the Electrical program. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.

College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.

This course provides the electrical worker with instruction in basic lighting and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for indoor and outdoor lighting. Topics include introductory motor basics, including calculations, transformers, instruments for testing, wiring, protection, maintenance, and troubleshooting for various types of motors and motor controls. This course also covers an introduction to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and refrigeration theory, including compressors, operating systems and system maintenance equipment, and safety requirements. The principles of combustion, hazardous materials, their reactions in varied locations, and the use of safety equipment is also included in this course. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.

College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.

This course provides the electrical worker with instruction in calculations for wiring commercial and residential dwellings and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for lighting and specialty fixtures. Topics include the standby emergency electrical systems and system applications, disconnect switches, feeder and branch circuits for direct current (DC) systems, theory and operating principles for solid-state devices, operational amplifier circuits, transformers and components of fire alarm and security systems, and installation methods for smoke and heat detectors. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice

College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.

This course is designed to provide the electrical worker with advanced instruction in controls for motors, starters, relays, switches and transformers as well as in the installation and connection of gas burner controls and commercial and industrial Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems. Topics also include National Electrical Code (NEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for connecting and grounding varied welding machines, installation and protection of heat-tracing and freeze protection equipment, principles and maintenance of motors, and selection of materials and tools required for high voltage termination/splices according to manufacturer's specifications. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice

College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.