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LWC-201 Fundamental Electrical Series (43 hour course)
LWC-201 Introduction to Alternating Current, Branch Circuits, Feeder/Service Calculations, and Introduction to Print Reading
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for a “Live” Web Cast course. No matter where you live throughout the State of California you can take this 42 hour course from the comfort of your own home or office if you have high speed internet, a sound card, and if your computer meets the specifications required for the course.
To participate in the course, just sign up and you’ll receive the information you need to:
- Click on a special internet address
- Log in with your own assigned password
- Participate in the training with an instructor and 20 other students
When students participate in a web cast course, they are required to attend one on-site classroom training session to complete hands on lab activities and to take the midterm exam. Other tests and quizzes for the courses are completed on-line during the course including the final exam.
Designed for ETs who have completed the LWC-100 or N-100 Series successfully, or for experienced electricians who want to refresh their knowledge of electrical theory and expand their skills in print reading and other areas.
LWC-201 reviews the content covered in LWC-104 or N-104 and expands on theories and applications taught in the 100 Series. You will gain practice in making a variety of calculations for:
- Branch circuit loads for single and multi-family dwellings
- Service entrance conductors using optional methods
Topics covered in the course include:
- Finding information in the NEC
- Conductor comparisons and resistance
- Branch circuits and feeders
- Introduction to service calculation worksheets
- Basic trigonometry and vectors
- Construction drawings and sets of print reading
- Solving construction problems by using math skills
- Understanding road survey stakes
You gain practice in a variety of sophisticated on the job applications to expand your skill sets and your competencies.
- Total class hours available: 43
- Standard Tuition Fee: $325
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $125 PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
- Web Cast System Requirements: A valid e-mail address is required at time of sign-up. In order to be able to be invited to the class, you must have an e-mail address. Web Cast System Requirements
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays.
LWC-202 Fundamental Electrical Series (43 hour course)
LWC-202 Three Phase Electrical Systems, Conductor & Overcurrent Protection, and Print Reading Basics
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for a “Live” Web Cast course. No matter where you live throughout the State of California you can take this 42 hour course from the comfort of your own home or office if you have high speed internet, a sound card, and if your computer meets the specifications required for the course.
To participate in the course, just sign up and you’ll receive the information you need to:
- Click on a special internet address
- Log in with your own assigned password
- Participate in the training with an instructor and 20 other students
When students participate in a web cast course, they are required to attend one on-site classroom training session to complete hands on lab activities and to take the midterm exam. Other tests and quizzes for the courses are completed on-line during the course including the final exam.
LWC-202 course is designed to expand on the concepts and skills built in LWC-201 or N-201. Topics that are covered include:
- Conductors and overcurrent protection
- Types of three-phase transformers
- Three-phase transformer calculations and connections
- Print reading fundamentals for both commercial and residential applications
- Print reading for construction
- Reading scales and dimensioning drawings
Upon completion of the learning objectives for this course you will be able to utilize your skills in these content areas on the job.
- Total class hours available: 43
- Standard Tuition Fee: $375
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
- Web Cast System Requirements: A valid e-mail address is required at time of sign-up. In order to be able to be invited to the class, you must have an e-mail address. Web Cast System Requirements
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays. LWC-203 Fundamental Electrical Series (43 hour course) LWC-203 Materials & Specifications in Print Reading, Equipment for General Use, Motors, Fire Pumps, Generators, and Refrigeration Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for a “Live” Web Cast course.
No matter where you live throughout the State of California you can take this 42 hour course from the comfort of your own home or office if you have high speed internet, a sound card, and if your computer meets the specifications required for the course.
To participate in the course, just sign up and you’ll receive the information you need to:
- Click on a special internet address
- Log in with your own assigned password
- Participate in the training with an instructor and 20 other students
When students participate in a web cast course, they are required to attend one on-site classroom training session to complete hands on lab activities and to take the mid-term exam. Other tests and quizzes for the courses are completed on-line during the course.
LWC-203 course is designed to expand on the print reading and other skills built in the LWC-202 or N-202 course. Learning objectives for this course address the following topics:
- Switches, switchboards, and panelboards
- Equipment for general use
- Construction materials-types and uses
- Residential framing prints
- Commercial framing prints
Upon completion of this course your print reading skills and knowledge of several kinds of equipment will be developed and increased.
- Total class hours available: 43
- Standard Tuition Fee: $375
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
- Web Cast System Requirements: A valid e-mail address is required at time of sign-up. In order to be able to be invited to the class, you must have an e-mail address. Web Cast System Requirements
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays.
LWC-204 Fundamental Electrical Series (43 hour course) LWC-204 Formulas to be Used with Transformers & Special Locations, Plot, & Foundation Prints Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for a “Live” Webcast course.
No matter where you live throughout the State of California you can take this 42 hour course from the comfort of your own home or office if you have high speed internet, a sound card, and if your computer meets the specifications required for the course.
To participate in the course, just sign up and you’ll receive the information you need to:
- Click on a special internet address
- Log in with your own assigned password
- Participate in the training with an instructor and 20 other students
When you participate in this webcast course, you are required to participate in on-site classroom training session(s) to complete hands on activities or in some cases take the midterm exam. Other tests and quizzes for the courses are completed online during the course.
LWC-204 expands on the skills and knowledge taught in our 203 courses. Topics covered include:
- Motors and motor controls
After accomplishing the learning objectives for this course, you will be prepared to begin the 300 series courses in the ABC GGC Curriculum Development Plan.
- Total class hours available: 43
- Standard Tuition Fee: $375
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
- Webcast System Requirements: A valid email address is required at time of sign-up. In order to be able to be invited to the class, you must have an email address. Webcast System Requirements
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays. N-201 Fundamental Electrical Series (42 hour course) N-201 Introduction to Alternating Current, Branch Circuits, & Feeder/Service Calculations Designed for ETs who have completed the N-100 or LWC 100 Series successfully, or for experienced electricians who want to refresh their knowledge of electrical theory and expand their skills in other areas.
N-201 reviews the content covered in N-104 pr LWC 104 and expands on theories and applications taught in the 100 Series. You will gain practice in making a variety of calculations for:
- Branch circuit loads for single and multi-family dwellings
- Service entrance conductors using optional methods
Topics covered in the course include:
- Finding information in the NEC
- Conductor comparisons and resistance
- Branch circuits and feeders
- Introduction to service calculation worksheets
You gain practice in a variety of sophisticated on the job applications to expand your skill sets and your competencies.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $300
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $125 PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
N-202 Fundamental Electrical Series (42 hour course) N-202 Three Phase Electrical Systems, Conductor & Overcurrent Protection, and Print Reading Basics N-202 is designed to expand on the concepts and skills built in our 201 courses. Topics that are covered include:
- Conductors and overcurrent protection
- Types of three-phase transformers
- Three-phase transformer calculations and connections
- Print reading fundamentals for both commercial and residential applications
- Print reading for construction
- Reading scales and dimensioning drawings
Upon completion of the learning objectives for this course you will be able to utilize your skills in these content areas on the job.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $350
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
N-203 Fundamental Electrical Series (42 hour course)
N-203 Materials & Specifications in Print Reading; Equipment for General Use; Motors, Fire Pumps, Generators, & Refrigeration
N-203 is designed to expand on the print reading and other skills built in our 202 courses. Learning objectives for this course address the following topics:
- Wiring materials
- Switches, switchboards, and panelboards
- Equipment for general use
- Blueprint specifications
- Construction materials-types and uses
- Plot plans
- Foundation prints
- Residential framing prints
- Commercial framing prints
- Plumbing prints
Upon completion of this course your print reading skills and knowledge of several kinds of equipment will be developed and increased.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $350
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
N-204 Fundamental Electrical Series (42 hour course)
N-204 Formulas to be Used with Transformers & Special Locations, Plot, & Foundation Prints
N-204 expands on the skills and knowledge taught in our 203 courses. Topics covered include:
- Transformer applications
- Special locations
- Motors and motor controls
- HVAC blueprints
- Electrical blueprints
- Single-phase motors
- Three-phase alternators
- Three-phase motors
After accomplishing the learning objectives for this course, you will be prepared to begin the 300 series courses in the ABC Golden Gate Chapter Curriculum Development Plan.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $350
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.