Electrician Trainee Course Catalog: Introductory Electrical Series Courses
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LWC-101 Fundamentals of Electrical Theory and Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC) 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-101 is an introduction to the theory of electricity, which covers the fundamental electrical laws and explains how the National Electrical Code (NEC) governs the installations of electrical wiring and equipment. Key concepts and points include:
- Refresher on basic math skills applied to electrical calculations
- General information on electrical installations
- Electrical symbols and receptacle outlets
- Electrical quantities and Ohm’s Law
- Static electricity and magnetism
- Voltage drop and neutral sizing for services
- Switch control of lighting circuits, receptacle installation, bonding, and induction heating
Safety best practices are covered along with tips on study skills. In this course, math equations are applied to the safe and sound wiring and load choices for electrical installations, troubleshooting and maintenance. Theories are discussed and applied to on-the-job situations and tasks. Lab activities are conducted to enable hands-on practice activities.
- Total class hours available: 43
- Standard Tuition Fee: $299
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $125 PLEASE REVIEW THE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION for LWC Courses 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 102 Introductory Electrical Series (43 hour course) LWC-102 Introduction to the Basic Installation of Lighting Fixtures and Branch Circuits 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 including the final exam.
LWC-102 expands on the theories and applications taught in our 101 courses and provides instruction in the following areas:
- Luminaires, fixtures, ballasts and lamps
- Using wire tables and determining conductor sizes
- Combined lighting circuits
This course is loaded with hands-on practice activities and labs to assure that skills in the above areas are applied to on the job applications.
- Total class hours available: 43
- Standard Tuition Fee: $299
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION for LWC Courses 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.
LWC-103 Introductory Electrical Series (43 hour course) LWC-103 Continuation of Lighting Branch Circuits & Introduction to Special Purpose Outlets 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-103 applies what you learn to installing lighting branch-circuits in dwelling units while also exploring the code requirements of safe installations and explaining standard industry practices. Topics covered include:
- Conduction in liquid and gases
- Batteries and other sources of electricity
- Inrush current, voltage drop and use of Ohm’s Law in calculating basic measurements
- Practice using an architectural rule
- Sizing junction boxes, box fill and conduit layout
- Water heater, water pump circuit calculations
- Calculate overcurrent protection
- Complete motor lab worksheet
- NEMA receptacle plug configuration
- Selection of wiring devices
This course expands your electrical skills and knowledge in the areas listed above through a series of lab and practice activities.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $299
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: Books used in your 101 class will continue to be used in this course. PLEASE REVIEW THE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION for LWC Courses 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 104 Introductory Electrical Series (43 hour course) LWC-104 Special Systems & Single-Phase Transformer Theory in Residential Electrical Applications 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 including the final exam.
LWC-104 expands your area of expertise into a variety of special applications. Knowledge and skills are developed in the following areas:
- Single-phase transformers installation and testing
- Special purpose outlets for electric heating and air conditioning
- Gas and oil central heating systems
- Installation of a twist–on coaxial connector
- Television, telephone and low voltage signal systems
- Heat, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Fire alarms and security systems
- Service entrance equipment
- Overcurrent protection-fuses and circuit breakers
- Calculating residential loads
- Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and hydro-massage baths
- Wiring of home automation systems
Practical applications that involve the interpretation of schematic wiring diagrams and/or accessing code requirements information are covered in this fast paced course.
- Total class hours available: 43
- Standard Tuition Fee: $299
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION for LWC Courses 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-101 Introductory Electrical Series (42 hour course) N-101 Fundamentals of Electrical Theory and Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC) N-101 is an introduction to the theory of electricity, which covers the fundamental electrical laws and explains how the National Electrical Code (NEC) governs the installations of electrical wiring and equipment. Key concepts and points include:
- Refresher on basic math skills applied to electrical calculations
- General information on electrical installations
- Electrical symbols and receptacle outlets
- Electrical quantities and Ohm’s Law
- Static electricity and magnetism
- Voltage drop and neutral sizing for services
- Switch control of lighting circuits, receptacle installation, bonding, and induction heating
Safety best practices are covered along with tips on study skills. In this course, math equations are applied to the safe and sound wiring and load choices for electrical installations, troubleshooting and maintenance. Theories are discussed and applied to on-the-job situations and tasks. Lab activities are conducted to enable hands-on practice activities.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $225
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $125 PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
N-102 Introductory Electrical Series (42 hour course) N-102 Introduction to the Basic Installation of Lighting Fixtures and Branch Circuits N-102 expands on the theories and applications taught in N-101 and provides instruction in the following areas:
- Luminaires, fixtures, ballasts and lamps
- Using wire tables and determining conductor sizes
- Combined lighting circuits
This course is loaded with hands on practice activities and labs to assure that skills in the above areas are applied to on the job applications.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $275
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: Books used in your 101 class will continue to be used in this course PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
N-103 Introductory Electrical Series (42 hour course)
103 Continuation of Lighting Branch Circuits & Introduction to Special Purpose Outlets
103 applies what you learn to installing lighting branch-circuits in dwelling units while also exploring the code requirements of safe installations and explaining standard industry practices. Topics covered include:
- Conduction in liquid and gases
- Batteries and other sources of electricity
- Inrush current, voltage drop and use of Ohm’s Law in calculating basic measurements
- Practice using an architectural rule
- Sizing junction boxes, box fill and conduit layout
- Water heater, water pump circuit calculations
- Calculate overcurrent protection
- Complete motor lab worksheet
- Special purpose outlets
- NEMA receptacle plug configuration
- Selection of wiring devices
This course expands your electrical skills and knowledge in the areas listed above through a series of lab and practice activities.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $275
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
N-104 Introductory Electrical Series (42 hour course) 104 Special Systems & Single-Phase Transformer Theory in Residential Electrical Applications
104 expands your area of expertise into a variety of special applications. Knowledge and skills are developed in the following areas:
- Single-phase transformers installation and testing
- Special purpose outlets for electric heating and air conditioning
- Gas and oil central heating systems
- Installation of a twist–on coaxial connector
- Television, telephone and low voltage signal systems
- Heat, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Fire alarms and security systems
- Service entrance equipment
- Overcurrent protection-fuses and circuit breakers
- Calculating residential loads
- Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and hydro-massage baths
- Wiring of home automation systems
Practical applications that involve the interpretation of schematic wiring diagrams and/or accessing code requirements information are covered in this fast paced course.
- Total class hours available: 42
- Standard Tuition Fee: $275
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: PLEASE REVIEW THE ET Textbook Information to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.