Electrical Contracting Technician (ECL1)  Technical Certificate of Credit

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisite: None)Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of copper and electrical components.

(Prerequisites: None) Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include: electrical symbols, component identification, print reading and scales and measurement.

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisites: None) This course introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: industrial safety procedures, the National Electrical Code, Principles of Grounding and Bonding, commercial services, three-phase power systems, and Electric Motor fundamentals. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the cost of electrical conduit and connectors.

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-Requisites: None) This course is a continuation of the study in commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include conduit installation and system design concepts. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of electrical conduit and connectors.

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisites: None) Introduces line and low voltage switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, line and low voltage switching circuits, and operation, application and ladder diagrams. Topics include: ladder and wire diagrams, switching circuits, manual controls and devices, automatic controls and devices, and application and operation of controllers and controls, and variable speed controls. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of copper and electrical components.

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisites: None) Introduces residential wiring practices and procedures. Topics include print reading, National Electrical Code, wiring materials and methods and control of luminaries, and receptacle installation. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of copper and electrical components.

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisites: None) Provides additional instruction on wiring practices in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Topics include: single and multi-family load calculations, single and multi-family service installations, sub panels and feeders, and specialty circuits. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of copper and electrical components.

(Prerequisite: None) (Co-requisite: None) Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.