Course Descriptions - The Electrical Trades Center

AutoCAD for Wireman
This course introduces this powerful program to electrical workers and through laboratories allows the student to become competent in two dimensional drawing and plotting. Approved fifth year elective. Prerequisites: Reasonable computer and drafting skills, completion of the inside third year.

Cable Splicing I
This course introduces Journeyman Wiremen to theories of medium voltage cable design and termination. Through lecture and hands on exercises the Wiremen will become proficient in hand taped splices and termination associated with 5kv-35kv cables. This course will provide the Wiremen with the skill sets necessary to function as a medium voltage cable splicer. This includes analyzing cable insulation and compositions, categorizing cable types, formulating safe work practices and reconstructing medium voltage slices and terminations.

Electrical Safe Work Practices - NFPA 70e
This course introduces Journeyman Wiremen to safety protocols set forth in the National Fire Protection Association's 70e standards for working with and near energized electrical circuits. This course will consist of two three hour classes. This class will provide the Wireman with the skill sets necessary to function in a supervisory safety roles. After completion of this course, the Wireman will understand ground fault calculations, and be able to select the proper level of personal protective equipment and safety protocols.

Industry Leadership / Electrical Project Supervision
This program provides important insight into the issues and problems faced by foreman, general foreman, stewards and union officials in today's electrical construction industry. This award winning course was developed by NECA and is used extensively throughout the United States and Canada. Approved fifth year elective. Prerequisites: Completion of the inside third year.

Instrumentation I
This course introduces the electrical worker to the skills required to install calibrate process control instruments. Special emphasis placed on the measurement of flow temperature pressure and level. Approved fifth year elective. Prerequisites: Good knowledge of motor control practice and theory. Completion of the inside fourth year.