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The 47455455 Transition to Trainer course (8 hours) is required for completion. Will be taken in the last year of the apprenticeship.
Additional Unpaid Related Instruction (UR) will be required for completion:
- 47455401 - Transition to Trainer course (8 hours)
- 47531419 - CPR/AED/First Aid – ASHI (12 hours) (including renewal as only active for two years)
- OSHA 10 Construction (10 hours)
- Instrumentation (24 hours)
- 47413406 - Building Automation (25 hours)
- Energy and Security Systems (25 hours)
Program Courses
50413540
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UGRD
| 2
CRCourse explores electrical theories and DC circuits and applies those theories to construction related situations. Apprentices will review energy sources, electrical devices, current, voltage and resistance. Course covers how current, voltage, and power relate in various DC circuits. Hands-on labs will reinforce applications of concepts to developing trade skills.
50413541
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UGRD
| 2
CRCourse explores electrical theories and AC circuits and applies those theories to trade related situations. Concepts including reactance, vectors, and capacitance will be introduced. Apprentices will apply related concepts to various AC circuits. Hands- on labs will reinforce applications of concepts and help develop trade skills.
50413542
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UGRD
| 2
CRApprentices will continue learning about AC theory and electrical safety related work practices. The course will continue to examine transformers and apply principles to various installations and situations. Safety requirements related to rigging and signaling are included in this course.
50413543
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UGRD
| 2
CRCourse continues the orientation to the trade. Apprentices will also examine conductor sizing and ampacities, working with branch circuits, services, devices, and assemblies. Electrical applications and NEC requirements will be covered. Additional safety related work practices associated with OSHA, NFPA, and job site hazards are included in the course. Blueprint reading and use of test instruments are introduced.
50413544
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UGRD
| 2
CRApprentices will learn about transformers and continue examining various electrical codes and practices related to the trade.
50413545
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UGRD
| 2
CRConduit fabrication and related trade skills are included in this course. Trade math including fractions, decimals, and geometry will be applied to various situations. Offsets, bends, saddles and more fabrication techniques will be examined. Use of hand and power equipment will be explored. Hands-on lab projects will build skills required by electricians on a variety of job sites.
50413546
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UGRD
| 2
CRApprentices learn about motors and generators in this course. Code and safety practices are reviewed. Code calculations help develop trade skills and apply concepts to job situations. Blueprint reading skills are applied to industrial applications. Lightning concepts are introduced.
50413547
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UGRD
| 2
CRCourse examines basic principles and concepts involved in motor controls. Control diagrams, and electrical theories related to motor controls are covered. Apprentices are introduced to motor control devices and components including electromechanical and solid state equipment. Safety requirements are identified and applied to various situations. NEC code calculations are discussed.
Total Credits: 16
Contact
Eric Lockwood, Director, Apprenticeships and Academies
715.246.1871
Email Eric
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Attend an event or schedule a campus tour/program shadow.
