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Test Preparation & Classroom Courses 2 Day Exam Preparation Course - General or Residential (16 hour course) 2 Day Exam Preparation Course for the California State General or Residential Certification Exam 2 Day Exam Preparation is a fast-paced code study course focused on learning to use the code book in preparing for the State Certification exam.
Much of the class is dedicated to sample testing similar to state exams. It focuses on practical research by the students to find the answers to code questions rather than instruction by lecture.
Prerequisites : 8,000+ General OJT hours and substantial knowledge of electrical theory and the 2008 National Electric Code (NEC) or 4,800+ Residential OJT hours and substantial knowledge of electrical theory and the 2008 National Electric Code (NEC)
- Total class hours available: 16
- Standard Tuition Fee for Rancho Cordova Sessions: $280
- 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 TEXTBOOK INFORMATION for Classroom Based Courses to ensure you have the applicable textbooks.
Registration with the State of California: ABC Golden Gate Chapter 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.
VDV - Test Preparation Course (6.5 hour course)
VDV (Voice Data Video) Test Preparation Course for the California State Voice Data Video Certification Exam
VDV Test Preparation is a 6.5 hour course focused on learning what you need to know to prepare for the VDV State Certification exam.
Categories of information include:
- Installations, including wire pulling, terminations, control panels devices and finish work
- Constructing and maintaining any system that falls within the scope of the National Electric Code, Articles 725, 770 (non-composite cables only), 800 (non-hybrid cables only), 810 and 820
- Security and access control systems
- Stockroom and material handling
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- Safety
- Preparation
- Trade specify training related to Voice, Data, Video
Based on both knowledge of Code and experiential data, this fast paced course will get you up-to-date on critical VDV content.
Prerequisites: 4,000+ VDV OJT hours and substantial knowledge of VDV industry and BICSI Standards
- Total class hours available: 6.5
- Standard Tuition Fee: $250
- Approximate textbooks/reference materials costs: $0 - All participants will be provided a student reference guide.
Registration with the State of California: ABC Golden Gate Chapter 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.
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Basic Motor Controls (32 hour course) Introduction to Motor Controls
Motor Controls is an introduction to basic motor controls. Topics covered include: - The parts and components of a motor circuit
- Manual control / automatic control / control logic
- Motor control line - ladder diagrams
- Control relays / timer relays
This 32 hour course is loaded with labs and hands on practice activities.
After completing this course students will be able:
- To size the conductors and overcurrent protection of a basic motor circuit
- To interpret a basic line ladder diagram
- To install a magnetic motor starter with remote start stop station
- To troubleshoot a basic magnetic motor starter circuit
Students who complete the course successfully receive Certificates of Completion showing hours of attendance. This course is worth 32 hours of continuing education credit. The tuition for the course includes the cost of the Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems textbook and lab materials.
SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS, SO SIGN UP TODAY!!
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Fire/Life Safety Exam Prep Fire-Life Safety Exam Preparation is a fast-paced course in which students learn how to use the code books in preparation for, and during the State Certification exam.
Effective January 1, 2011, the certification exam will use the NEC 2008 code book and the NFPA 72 2007 code book. Learn valuable skills including:
- Using code books to find information fast
- Creating a plan to study for and pass the exam
- Figuring out which code book you need to answer a question – fast
This course is focused on giving students hands-on practice in interpreting exam questions and finding the right answers in a quick and systematic way.
Prerequisites: Visit the DAS website prior to enrollment to see if you qualify to take the exam.
Total Class Hours Available: 16
Standard Tuition Fee: This course is currently being offered at an introductory price of $295.
Late Tuition Fee: We are not enforcing a late enrollment fee for this course during this introductory period.
Approximate textbooks/course materials costs: Textbook/course material costs vary depending on when, where, and how you purchase them. Many students for this course will find that they already own these texts from previous classroom or field work. Average cost of required texts is estimated to be $140.
PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for this course to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials. Registration with the State of California: ABC Golden Gate Chapter 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.