Electrical Trades Center

Cable Splicing II
2019-10-28 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
This is the second module of The Electrical Trades Center two-module hands-on cable splicing course. This course introduces students to several methods of terminating cable, tee splices and protective grounds. It expands on information learned and practiced in Module I. Hands-on exercises include construction of a 5KV and 15KV termination and 15KV tee splice. Materials are presented from many different manufacturers of cable splicing materials.
Prerequisite: Cable Splicing I
Length: 8 Weeks (16 nights)

NFPA 70e -Electrical Safety Work Related Practices
2019-11-05 17:30 - 20:30
In this course, electrical workers examine electrical safety related work practice requirements for industrial and commercial electrical installations. Using a combination of lessons, NFPA 70e and OSHA sections and labs, students explore all facets of electrical safety related work practices. Students are introduced to a variety of real world applications requiring a fundamental understanding of electrical theory, codes, safety, and installation practices. Topics include electrical safety culture, hazard awareness, NFPA 70e concepts, training requirements, working on or near live parts, approach boundaries, PPE selection, short circuit calculations and implementation.
Prerequisite: Completion of AC Theory
Length: 2 nights (6 hours)

Significant Changes to the NEC 2017
2019-12-02 17:00 - 20:30
This extensive and popular program analyzes the major changes to the NEC. This is an invaluable resource for electricians, contractors and inspectors, focusing on the most important changes that occurred between the 2011 and 2014 NEC. This course will reflect the newest installation practices utilized by the electrical industry. It is now offered in three- 10 hour sections: A, B, and C.
Prerequisite: Journeyman Wireman
Length: 3 nights (10 hours)

Motor Controls
2020-01-13 17:00 - 20:00
Motor control represents the capstone experience for apprentice inside wireman. This course combines multimedia presentations, in-class demonstrations, group and individual hands-on projects, along with extensive lessons to explore topics related to commercial and industrial motor control systems. Topics include general principles, manual starters and magnetic coils, push buttons, selector switches, pilot devices, control relays and timers, basic two- and three-wire control circuits, schematic drawings and wiring diagrams, reversing and sequential control, jogging and plugging circuits, hand-off-auto controls, solid state and synchronous controls.
Prerequisite: Completion of third-year inside curriculum
Length: 16 Weeks (32 nights)

AutoCAD
2020-01-13 17:00 - 20:00
This hands-on course is designed to enable the user to effectively use AutoCAD ®MEP. Students will learn to draft, design and document building systems with AutoCAD® MEP software, the version of AutoCAD® software for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) designers and drafters. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to work with the AutoCAD® MEP interface in order to create and edit intelligent objects, learn the meaning of parametric design, BIM and object-oriented CAD, understand drawing management features, how to share information with third party energy analysis programs, work with source drawings and source drawing queries, embed electrical power characteristics in electrical devices, place devices and assign load, place panels and create circuits and wires, convert AutoCAD® geometry to AutoCAD® MEP objects, understand the theory and applications of the AutoCAD® MEP Style Manager, use the drawing compare and interference detection tools.
Prerequisite: Must pass basic computing skills test and Construction Drawings
Length: 16 weeks (32 nights)
