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Basic Electrical
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E E 1 F C Basic Electricity and Electronics $ 3 3 2 . 5 0
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B K E E I n t roduction to Electricity and Electro n i c s
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E E . 1 B e h avior of electrons and controlling electron motion
E E . 2 Electrical circuits, electrical energy and powe r
E E . 3 Electric heating and lighting, electromagnetism
E E . 4 Measuring instruments and electrical effects in fluids
E E . 5 Induced voltages and electromagnetic generators
E E . 6 Cells and batteries
E E . 7 Small-scale sources of EMP and electric motors
E E . 8 A l t e rnating curr e n t
E E . 9 Capacitors and their uses
E E . 1 0 AC motors and rectifi e r s
E E . 1 1 A m p l i fi e r s
E E . 1 2 Electrical communication
E E . 1 3 Solid state AC power control circuits
Course Objective: The student will become primarily acquainted with
the behavior of electronics to gain a thorough understanding of electron
theory. This knowledge is then applied to learning the operations of
electrical equipment producing fundamental components, and using
these components in working circuits.
Who this is for: Beginning students studying electricity.
Basic Electricity and Electronics
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T N. 1 A C o n s t ru c t i o n
T N. 2 A Principles and classifi c a t i o n
T N. 3 A C i r c u i t ryand cooling
T N. 4 A Tap changers
T N. 5 A C o n n e c t i o n s
T N. 6 A Special transform e r s
T N 7 . A R e a c t o r s
T N. 8 A M a i n t e n a n c e
Course Objective: The student will be familiar with the basic electri-
cal and magnetic principles as applied to transformers. They will also
study core and shell-type construction as well as newer methods of
building transformers, the principles of operation, and classification of
transformers. Cooling methods, tap changers, transformer connections,
auto transformers, and reactors, inspection and maintenance and the lat-
est Safety Rules when working with transformers.
Who this is for: Apprentice, journeymen, and newcomers to the field
who want a necessary background for understanding transformers.
Transformers
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T N 1 A F C Tr a n s f o rm e r s $ 2 2 2 . 0 0
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B K T N Tra n s fo r m e rs
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E S . 1 E Introduction, general ru l e s
E S . 2 E Health and environmental control, vehicle operations
and work area protection
E S . 3 E O verhead distribution and transmission
E S . 4 E Tree trimming, underground lines and equipment and underground
residential distribu t i o n
E S . 5 E Electrical substation, construction maintenance and operation, generating
stations, office safety, and first aid
Course Objective: The student will study the necessity for strict obser-
vance of safety rules in preventing accidents to employees and fellow
workers and be more alert to unsafe condition(s) and to avoid unsafe
act(s).
Who this is for: All employees.
Electrical Safety
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E S 1 E F C Electrical Safety $ 1 3 8 . 6 0
BKES BK S a fety Manual
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C E . 1 Introduction, electronic tubes, federal law
C E . 2 Types of electronic tubes, tube markings
C E . 3 Types of electronic circuits
*A separate booklet is re q u i red for each lesson.
Course Objective: The student will gain a basic understanding of elec-
tric theory, the principle of how electronic tubes work and Federal Law
as it pertains to license requirements. Booklet 2 provides more informa-
tion on electronic tubes and their principle circuit while book 3 illus-
trates and describes practical electronic circuits.
Who this is for: Apprentices, electricians, maintenance personnel and
others interested in different types of circuits and tubes pertaining to
electronics.
Electronics
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C E 1 F C E l e c t r o n i c s $ 8 7 . 0 0
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BKBC BK Brush and Commutator Maintenance
Course Objective: Learn through pictures/diagrams with written
explanations the how and why to proper brush and commutator clean-
ing, maintenance, repairs and inspection and the importance of these
procedures.
Who this is for: Electricians, apprentices, shop workers, foremen and
others responsible for the correct and proper maintenance of brush and
commutators.
Brush and Commutator Maintenance
B C 1 F C B rush and Commutator Maintenance $ 2 9 . 2 5
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B C . 1 B rush and commutator maintenance
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E C 1 F C National Electric Code and Blueprint Reading $ 1 7 6 . 0 0
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E C . 1 P r i n t r e a d i n g
E C . 2 O n e - fa m i ly dwellings, introduction
E C . 3 M u l t i - fa m i ly dwe l l i n g s
E C . 4 Commercial locations
E C . 5 Industrial locations
E C . 6 Hazardous locations
Course Objective: The student is exposed to the latest revision of the
NEC (National Electrical Code Blueprint Reading) and how it pertains
to single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, commercial, indus-
trial, and specialized and hazardous locations. National Electrical &
Code Blueprint Reading is designed to enable the student to learn elec-
trical blueprint reading and at the same time receive exposure to and
become familiar with applicable sections of the current National
Electrical Code.
Who this is for: Electrical inspectors, electricians, apprentices, techni-
cians, drafters, designers, contractors and all persons interested in
acquiring a knowledge of electrical installations which comply with the
current National Electrical Code.
National Electrical Code & Blueprint Reading
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BKEC BK National Electric Code Blueprint Reading
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L E . 5 0 C E l e m e n t a ryelectrical principles
L E . 5 1 C E l e m e n t a ryelectrical principles
L E . 5 2 C Electric systems, substations
L E . 5 3 C D i s t r i bution circuits
L E . 5 4 C Wood-pole structures, aluminum, concrete, fi b e rglass and steel stru c t u r e s
L E . 5 5 C Line conductors
L E . 5 6 C D i s t r i bution transform e r s
L E . 5 7 C Lightning protection
L E . 5 8 C Fuses and sw i t c h e s
L E . 5 9 C S u b s t a t i o n s
L E . 6 0 C Transmission circuits
L E . 6 1 C Locating and staking line
L E . 6 2 C Unloading, framing, and hauling wood poles
L E . 6 3 C Erecting and setting poles
L E . 6 4 C Guying poles
L E . 6 5 C Transmission tower erection
Course Objective: The apprentice will gain a general understanding of
electricity, electrical terms, from over-head and underground distribu-
tion and transmission lines to maintenance procedures as well as safety
procedures.
Who this is for: Apprentices, linemen, cablemen, foremen, supervi-
sors, and other employees of electric line construction, contractors and
transmission and distribution departments of electric utility companies.
Lineman-Cablemans Training Basics
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L E . 6 6 C Stringing line conductors
L E . 6 7 C D i s t r i bution transformer installation
L E . 6 8 C Joining line conductors, live-line maintenance with hot-line tools
L E . 6 9 C Grounding, protective gr o u n d s
L E . 7 0 C Street lighting
L E . 7 1 C Voltage reg u l a t o r s
L E . 7 2 C Use and care of pole climbing equipment
L E . 7 3 C U n d e rground system
L E . 7 4 C Tree trimming and rope, knots, splices, and gear
L E . 7 5 C L aying conduit and manhole constru c t i o n
L E . 7 6 C Pulling cable and splicing cabl e
L E . 7 7 C P r o t e c t ive equipment
L E . 7 8 C U n d e rground residential distribu t i o n
L E 5 0 C F C L i n e m a n - C a bl e m a n s Training Basics $ 7 2 7 . 9 5
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B K L C H The Linemans and Cabl e m a n s Handbook
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L i n e m a n - C abl e m a n s Training Basics continued
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M C . 1 Electrical tools, instruments, and safety
M C . 2 Industrial electrical symbols
M C . 3 Introduction to logic as applied to circuits
M C . 4 AC manual contactors and start e r s
M C . 5 Magnetism and magnetic solenoids
M C . 6 AC/DC contactors and magnetic motor start e r s
M C . 7 I n t e rpreting more complex line diagrams and control circuits
with time-delay log i c
M C . 8 Applications and installation of control dev i c e s
M C . 9 R eversing applied to single-phase, three-phase, and DC motor types
M C . 1 0 Power distribution system transformers, switchboards, panelboards, motor
control centers and bu sway s
M C . 1 1 Solid state electronic control dev i c e s
Course Objective: The student will gain a knowledge of various elec-
trical motor controls, how to read them on blueprints, power distribu-
tion centers, preventive maintenance and trouble shooting and safety in
working with electricity.
Who this is for: Electrical workers wanting to increase their knowl-
edge of electrical motor controls.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic electricity.
Electrical Motor Controls
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M C 1 F C Electrical Motor Controls $ 4 8 6 . 0 0
M C . 1 2 Electromechancial and solid state relay s
M C . 1 3 Photoelectric and proximity control and application
M C . 1 4 P r ogr a m m a ble controllers
M C . 1 5 AC reduced voltage start e r s
M C . 1 6 Accelerating and decelerating methods and circuits
M C . 1 7 P r eve n t ive maintenance and troubleshooting techniques and applications
M C . 1 8 P r eve n t ive maintenance and troubl e s h o o t i n g
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B K E M C Electric Motor Controls (Automated Industrial Systems)
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Electrical Motor Controls continued
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Basic Electrical
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F E 2 0 F C Wiring Simplified (Expanded Course) $ 2 3 4 . 2 5
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BKFE BK Wiring Simplifi e d
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F E . 2 0 Study guide for electric wiring
F E . 2 1 Measurement of electricity amperes, volts, watts, power costs,
fluorescent lights
F E . 2 2 Wire sizes and types
F E . 2 3 Circuit breakers, fuses and circuits
F E . 2 4 Wire colors, grounded neutral, service entrance
F E . 2 5 Wiring systems
F E . 2 6 Nonmetallic cable, armored cable, testing wiring
F E . 2 7 Conduit, miscellaneous wiring, Greenfi e l d
F E . 2 8 H e avy appliance, installation of wiring devices, old wiring
F E . 2 9 M o d e rnization, grounds, motor wiring
Course Objective: Install electrical wiring so the finished job will be
both practical and safe according to National Electrical Code and will
be acceptable to electrical inspectors, power suppliers and others having
jurisdiction in the matter.
Who this is for: Beginners who are interested in learning basic electri-
cal wiring.
Wiring Simplified (Expanded Course)
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F E . 3 0 Underwriters, National Electric Code, electrical installations
F E . 3 1 Wire colors, grounded neutral, service entrance
F E . 3 2 Wiring systems, nonmetallic cable, armored cable, testing wiring, conduit,
miscellaneous wiring, Greenfi e l d
F E . 3 3 M o d e rnization, grounds, motor wiring, heavy appliances, old wiring,
installation of wiring dev i c e s
Course Objective: Install electrical wiring so the finished job will be
both practical and safe according to National Electrical Code and will
be acceptable to electrical inspectors, power suppliers and others having
jurisdiction in the matter.
Who this is for: Beginners who are interested in learning basic electri-
cal wiring.
Wiring Simplified (Condensed Course)
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F E 3 0 F C Wiring Simplified (Condensed Course) $ 1 0 2 . 2 5
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BKFE BK Wiring Simplifi e d
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