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200 - Fundamental Electrical Series


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200 - Fundamental Electrical Series

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  • GET WIRED! 201 Fundamental Electrical Series (43 hour course)

    GET WIRED! 201 Introduction to Alternating Current, Branch Circuits, and Feeder/Service Calculations

    GET WIRED! 201 is designed for students who have completed the 100 Series successfully, or for experienced electricians who want to refresh their knowledge of electrical theory and expand their skills.

    You will review content covered in 104 and expand on theories and applications taught in the 100 Series. You will gain practice in making a variety of calculations for:
    • Branch circuit loads for single and multi-family dwellings
    • Service entrance conductors using optional methods
    • Peak to peak voltage

    Topics covered in the course include:
    • Finding information in the NEC
    • Conductor comparisons and resistance
    • Branch circuits and feeders
    • Make up and box fill calculations – hand-on-lab
    • Introduction to service calculations
    • Magnetic induction
    • Dwelling load calculations
    • Services

    GET WIRED! 201 includes an independent study project that you must complete to earn course credit. The project is designed to help you develop on-the-job skills you need to be an expert electrician.

    You will gain practice in a variety of sophisticated on-the-job applications to expand your skill sets and competencies.

    • Total class hours available: 43
    • Standard Tuition Fee: $325
    • Late Tuition Fee: $375

    PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for GET WIRED! Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
    • Webcast System Requirements: A valid e-mail address is required at time of sign-up. In order to be able to be invited to the class, you must have an e-mail address. Webcast System Requirements



    From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Print Sign-up Form  Sign-up Online
    7/10/2013 8/12/2013 Live Web Cast Class Schedule * Sign-up Form Sign-up Online**
    9/12/2013 10/15/2013 Live Web Cast Class Schedule * Sign-up Form Sign-up Online**
    * This course may include classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays/Sundays. Be sure to click the Class Schedule link above for complete course schedule information.
    ** You must be paying by credit card to sign-up online.
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    GET WIRED! 202 Fundamental Electrical Series (43 hour course)

    GET WIRED! 202 Three-Phase Electrical Systems, Conductors and Overcurrent Protection, Grounding, Wiring Methods, Basic Trigonometry and Vectors

    GET WIRED! 202 expands on the concepts and skills built in the 201 courses. Topics covered include:
    • Conductors and overcurrent protection
    • Types of three-phase transformers
    • Three-phase transformer calculations and connections
    • Grounding
    • Wiring methods
    • Basic trigonometry and vectors
    • Sizing branch circuits – Part 1 – hands-on-lab

    GET WIRED! 202 includes an independent study project that you must complete to earn course credit. The project is designed to help you develop on-the-job skills you need to be an expert electrician.

    • Total class hours available: 43
    • Standard Tuition Fee: $375
    • Late Tuition Fee: $425

    PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for GET WIRED! Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
    • Webcast System Requirements: A valid e-mail address is required at time of sign-up. In order to be able to be invited to the class, you must have an e-mail address. Webcast System Requirements



    From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Print Sign-up Form  Sign-up Online
    8/22/2013 9/24/2013 Live Web Cast Class Schedule * Sign-up Form Sign-up Online**
    * This course may include classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays/Sundays. Be sure to click the Class Schedule link above for complete course schedule information.
    ** You must be paying by credit card to sign-up online.
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    GET WIRED! 203 Fundamental Electrical Series (43 hour course)

    GET WIRED! 203 Raceway Systems, Switchboards and Panelboards, DC Motors, Three-Phase Alternators and Motors

    GET WIRED! 203 expands on skills built in the 202 courses. Topics covered include:
    • Wiring materials
      • Raceway systems and cable assemblies
      • Switchboards and panelboards
    • DC motors
    • Sizing branch circuits – Part 2 – hands-on-lab
    • Three-phase alternators and motors
    • Equipment for general use

    GET WIRED! 203 includes an independent study project that you must complete to earn course credit. The project is designed to help you develop on-the-job skills you need to be an expert electrician.

    • Total class hours available: 43
    • Standard Tuition Fee: $375
    • Late Tuition Fee: $425

    PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for GET WIRED! Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
    • Webcast System Requirements: A valid e-mail address is required at time of sign-up. In order to be able to be invited to the class, you must have an e-mail address. Webcast System Requirements



    From Date Through Date  Location   Schedule   Print Sign-up Form  Sign-up Online
    9/5/2013 10/8/2013 Live Web Cast Class Schedule * Sign-up Form Sign-up Online**
    * This course may include classes that are conducted on one or more Saturdays/Sundays. Be sure to click the Class Schedule link above for complete course schedule information.
    ** You must be paying by credit card to sign-up online.
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    GET WIRED! 204 Fundamental Electrical Series (43 hour course)

    GET WIRED! 204 Transformers, Special Locations and Single-Phase Motors

    GET WIRED! 204 expands on skills taught in the 203 courses. Topics covered include:
    • Transformers
    • Special locations
      • Hazardous
      • Healthcare facilities
      • Places of assembly
      • Commercial garages and motor fuel dispensing facilities
    • Motors, generators, A/C and refrigeration and fire pumps
    • Series-parallel circuits
    • Base lighting control – hands-on-lab
    • Single-phase motors

    GET WIRED! 204 includes an independent study project that you must complete to earn course credit. The project is designed to help you develop on-the-job skills you need to be an expert electrician.

    • Total class hours available: 43
    • Standard Tuition Fee: $375
    • Late Tuition Fee: $425

    PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for GET WIRED! Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
    • Webcast System Requirements: A valid e-mail address is required at time of sign-up. In order to be able to be invited to the class, you must have an e-mail address. Webcast System Requirements


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