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Intermediate Electrical Series
N-301 Commercial - Intermediate Electrical Series (42 hour course)
N-301 Commercial - Site Work & Preparation for New Construction
N-301 Commercial answers the question: “how do we get it into the building?” The first in a series of 4 courses that takes an electrician from the ground up, through the core and tenant improvements, to the completion of a building in a new construction scenario. Students will learn to use construction drawings and specifications to coordinate, plan, and execute a complete and proper electrical installation. Key points covered include:
- Site work and preparation for new construction
- Commitment Drawings - Utilities
2008 NEC Code Book is required.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $395
- Approximate textbooks/course materials costs: Textbook/course materials costs vary depending on when, where and how you purchase them. The average cost is $102.00.
PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for Classroom Based Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
Course materials which includes specifications and drawings designed especially for the 301 Commercial, 302 Commercial and 303 Commercial courses will be provided by ABC GGC.
N-302 Commercial - Intermediate Electrical Series (42 hour course)
N-302 Commercial - Conductors, Overcurrent Protection and Grounding, Plumbing and HVAC Prints
N-302 Commercial answers the question: “after completing the work at the ground level, where do we go from here?” Key points covered include:
- Main service and electrical distribution system
- Core electrical requirements
- Common space illumination
- Elevator power requirements and installations
- Restrooms and other common areas
2008 NEC Code Book is required.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $395
- Approximate textbooks/course materials costs: Textbook/course materials costs vary depending on when, where and how you purchase them.
PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for Classroom Based Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
Course materials which includes specifications and drawings designed especially for the 301 Commercial, 302 Commercial and 303 Commercial courses will be provided by ABC GGC.
N-302 Residential - Intermediate Electrical Series (42 hour course)
N-302 Residential - Test Preparation for the California State Residential Certification Exam
N-302 Residential is designed to study electrical theory as it applies to the 14 testing categories covered in the California State Residential Electrician certification exam and provides instruction in the following areas:
- How to find information in the National Electrical Code (NEC) Book
- Using NEC tables effectively
- Series and parallel circuits
This 14 day course is designed to prepare you to take the certification exam successfully. Accomplishing the learning objectives for this course can help you to pass the test.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $395
- Approximate textbooks/course materials costs: Textbook/course materials costs vary depending on when, where and how you purchase them. The average cost is $102.00.
PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for Classroom Based Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
Registration with the State of California: ABC GGC is registered with the State of California. Registration means we have met certain minimum standards imposed by the state for registered schools on the basis of our written application to the state. Registration does not mean we have met all of the more extensive standards required by the state for schools that are approved to operate or licensed or that the state has verified the information we submitted with our registration form.
N-303 Commercial - Intermediate Electrical Series (42 hour course) N-303 Commercial - What the occupants want! In N-303 Commercial, you learn how to identify what the tenants want and how to prepare for and install electrical systems based on those needs and the intended uses of the space. Key points include:
- General lighting requirements (foot-candle)
- California Title 24 regulations
- Complete appropriate compliance forms
- Material selection for framing type
- Type of walls and ceilings
- Work Station/Partition Furniture
2008 NEC Code Book is required.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $395
- Approximate textbooks/course materials costs: Textbook/course materials costs vary depending on when, where and how you purchase them.
PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for Classroom Based Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
Course materials which includes specifications and drawings designed especially for the 301 Commercial, 302 Commercial and 303 Commercial courses will be provided by ABC GGC.
LWC-301 Commercial - Site Work & Preparation for New Construction
LWC-301 Commercial answers the question: “how do we get it into the building?” The first in a series of 4 courses that takes an electrician from the ground up, through the core and tenant improvements, to the completion of a building in a new construction scenario. Students will learn to use construction drawings and specifications to coordinate, plan, and execute a complete and proper electrical installation. Key points covered include:
- Site work and preparation for new construction
- Commitment Drawings - Utilities
2008 NEC Code Book is required.
- Total class hours available: 44
- Standard Tuition Fee: $395
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $85 - 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
Course materials which include specifications and drawings designed especially for the 301 Commercial, 302 Commercial and 303 Commercial courses will be provided by ABC Golden Gate Chapter.
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays.
LWC-302 Commercial – Intermediate Electrical Series (42.25 hour course)
LWC-302 Commercial - Conductors, Overcurrent Protection and Grounding, Plumbing and HVAC Prints
LWC-302 Commercial answers the question: “after completing the work at the ground level, where do we go from here?” Key points covered include:
- Main service and electrical distribution system
- Core electrical requirements
- Common space illumination
- Elevator power requirements and installations
- Restrooms and other common areas
- Life Safety systems
2008 NEC Code Book is required.
- Total class hours available: 42.25
- Standard Tuition Fee: $395
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $85 - 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
Course materials which include specifications and drawings designed especially for the 301 Commercial, 302 Commercial and 303 Commercial courses will be provided by ABC Golden Gate Chapter.
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays.
LWC-303 Commercial – Intermediate Electrical Series (42 hour course)
LWC-303 Commercial - What the occupants want!
LWC-303 Commercial, you learn how to identify what the tenants want and how to prepare for and install electrical systems based on those needs and the intended uses of the space. Key points include:
- Tenant improvements
- General lighting requirements (foot-candle)
- California Title 24 regulations
- Complete appropriate compliance forms
- Wiring Methods
- Material selection for framing type
- Type of walls and ceilings
- Work Station/Partition Furniture
2008 NEC Code Book is required.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $395
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $85 - 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
Course materials which include specifications and drawings designed especially for the 301 Commercial, 302 Commercial and 303 Commercial courses will be provided by ABC Golden Gate Chapter.
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays.
LWC-304 Commercial – Intermediate Electrical Series (42 hour course)
LWC-304 Commercial - Finishing the Job: Focus on Quality and Safety
LWC-304 Commercial is all the tricky stuff…that’s what this course covers. After you have completed tenant improvement installations, it’s time to complete the job by installing specialty systems and checking the quality of the job to assure customer satisfaction and safety. You will also learn up to date information on NFPA and OSHA requirements. Topics include:
- HVAC and environmental air controls
- Introduction to motor controls
- Fault finding and hot checks
- Many other topics on finishing a job successfully
Using schematics, prints from actual projects, and lab materials, you can practice skills you will actually use on the job.
2008 NEC Code Book is required. You will need access to a high speed internet computer. You will complete a NFPA 70 E course and the OSHA 10 Construction course online as homework assignments. Students who complete the OSHA 10 assignment also receives an OSHA certificate in addition to a WECA course completion certificate.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $395
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $85 - 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
Course materials which include specifications and drawings designed especially for the 304 Commercial courses will be provided by ABC Golden Gate Chapter.
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays.