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GET WIRED! 104 Special Systems & Single-Phase Transformer Theory in Residential Electrical Applications

Recommended Prerequisite for Electrician Trainees: GET WIRED! 101, 102, & 103

GET WIRED! 104 expands your area of expertise into a variety of special applications. Core competencies include:
  • Single-phase transformers
  • 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
  • Arc flash protection
  • 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
  • Stand-by power systems
  • In-person conduit bending lab where students will learn how to bend offsets, box offsets, stubs, and 3 & 4 point saddles

This course features hands-on practice activities during an onsite lab to ensure that skills covered in class can be applied on-the-job. 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: $319
  • Late Tuition Fee: $369


PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for GET WIRED! Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.

Minimum Points and Hours: To earn credit hours for this course, students are required to attend a minimum number of course hours and earn a minimum number of points. Zero (0) credit hours will be awarded if the minimum attendance and/or minimum points are not met. See the points and hours matrix for specific requirements for this course.

Webcast System Requirements: For the WECA eCampus website and the Adobe Connect virtual classroom to run properly on your computer, please make sure to review the Webcast System Requirements BEFORE class starts. A valid email address is required at the time of sign-up.

This course is included in the WECA Electrician Trainee Certificate Path. View the path and your options at the link.

From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online
08/06/2024 09/24/2024 Live Webcast Class Schedule * Class Details and Schedule Sign-up Online**
10/02/2024 11/20/2024 Live Webcast Class Schedule * Class Details and Schedule Sign-up Online**
10/17/2024 12/17/2024 Live Webcast Class Schedule * Class Details and Schedule Sign-up Online**
* This course includes classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays and/or Sundays. Students will be notified of their scheduled class time within one week of the class start date for class days displayed without class times.
** You must be paying by credit card to sign-up online.

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