Electrical Apprenticeship

ACDC 1

• Course Description | Current: Explains the basics of current. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 2

• Course Description | Voltage: Explains the basics of electromotive force (EMF), its generation, and measurement. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 3

• Course Description | Resistance: Explains the basics of resistance, its unit of measurement, resistors, types, and discusses the various means of connecting several resistors in a circuit. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 4

• Course Description | Ohm’s Law: Explains how Ohm’s Law can be used to determine current, voltage, resistance, and how Watt’s Law is used to determine the electrical power. (Mathematics)

ACDC 5

• Course Description | Magnetism: Explains the basic concepts of magnetism. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 6

• Course Description | Electrical Measurements: Introduces electrical measurements. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 7

• Course Description | DC Circuits: Introduces basic circuits and explains laws and theorems, which allow us to analyze more complex DC circuits. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 8

• Course Description | Inductance and Capacitance: Describes inductance, capacitance, and the operational properties of inductors and capacitors. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 9

• Course Description | Alternating Current: Explains AC electronics, applications, generation, electromagnetic induction principle, and AC waveforms. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 10

• Course Description | AC Measurements: Explains how electronic measuring instruments work, and how oscilloscopes are used to analyze waveforms. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 11

• Course Description | Capacitive Circuits: Describes capacitors, one of the most commonly used components in AC circuits, explains how capacitance affects AC circuits, the relationship of current and voltage, and introduces many applications of capacitors in circuits. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 12

• Course Description | Inductive Circuits: Explains how inductors operate, the factors affecting them, various types of inductors, mutual inductance, the phase relationship between current and voltage, and how to calculate inductive reactance and impedance. (Electrical Theory)

ACDC 13

• Course Description: Electronics: Deals with the use of transformers and explains the transformer operations, transformer efficiency, and other types. (Transformers)

ACDC 14

• Course Description | Tuned Circuits: Introduces RLC circuits, how to calculate the values of impedance, current, voltage, power factor, phase angle, resonant frequency, capacitive value, and inductance values. Also describes series and parallel resonance circuits, explains the relationship between bandwidth, Q, and describes the four basic types of filters. (Electrical Theory)

ADC 1

• Course Description | Voltage, Resistance, and Current: Explains voltage, resistance, and current. (Electrical Theory)

ADC 2

• Course Description | Ohms’s Law and DC Circuits: Explains Ohm’s law and DC circuits. (Electrical Theory)

ADC 3

• Course Description | Electronic Components and Magnetism: Explains electronic components and magnetism. (Electrical Theory)

ADC 4

• Course Description | Electronic Schematics and Circuit Analysis: Explains electronic schematics and circuit analysis. (Blueprint Reading)

ECM 1

• Course Description | Types and Diagrams: Explains types and diagrams of basic electronic components. (Blueprint Reading)

ECM 2

• Course Description | Controls and Applications: Explains controls and applications of basic electronic components. (Electrical Theory)

ECM 3

• Course Description | Operation and Troubleshooting: Explains the operation and troubleshooting of basic electronic components. (Electrical Theory)

CLX 1

• Course Description | ControlLogix - Introduction to the PLC Family: A Programmable Logic Controller or PLC is like a small computer for industrial machines and is the brains behind much of the equipment that runs in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and other industrial applications. Discover what a PLC system is and the basic hardware components that make up the PLC system. (Programmable Controllers)

CLX 2

• Course Description | ControlLogix - Introduction to RSLogix 5000 Software: Recognize RSLinx as the communication software link between PLC controllers, such as ControlLogix PLC, and RSLogix software. Explains how to configure communication networks. (Programmable Controllers)

CLX 3

• Course Description | ControlLogix - Tags & Program Editor: Explains creating, using tags, and the program editor. Includes a detailed explanation on tags, explains the steps taken to create a new controller tag, and the three-step scan cycle. (Programmable Controllers)

CLX 4

• Course Description | ControlLogix - Basic Instructions: Introduces basic instructions and explains the purpose of basic ControlLogix instructions such as bit, timer/counter, compare, move/logical, math conversion, and program control instructions. (Programmable Controllers)

CLX 5

• Course Description | ControlLogix - Advanced Programming and Analog Devices: Explains advanced programming and analog devices, program control instructions, analog devices, and analog module configuration. (Programmable Controllers)

CLX 6

• Course Description | ControlLogix - PLC Troubleshooting: Compares the differences in minor and major faults, procedures for manually clearing faults, and help functions for the RSLogix 5000 software. (Programmable Controllers)

DCC 1

• Course Description | DC Motor Controllers: Explains the controller function and operation of DC Motor Controllers. (Motor Controls)

DCC 2

• Course Description | DC Motor Controllers: Explains the maintenance and troubleshooting of DC Motor Controllers. (Motor Controls)

DCM 1

• Course Description | DC Motors: Explains the basic and internal parts of DC Motors. (Motors)

DCM 2

• Course Description | DC Motors: Explains wiring diagrams and troubleshooting DC Motors. (Motors and Blueprint Reading)

ELC 1

• Course Description | Electronic Circuits: Explains the basic principles of electronic circuits. (Blueprint Reading)

ELC 2

• Course Description | Electronic Circuits: Explains the characteristics and operations of electronic circuits. (Circuit Distribution)

ECL 3

• Course Description | Electronic Circuits - Logic Fundamentals, Types & Applications: Explains the logic fundamentals, types, and applications of electronic circuits. (Circuit Distribution)

ELS 1

• Course Description | Basic Principles: Explains the basic principles of electrical theory, static electricity, magnetism, Ohm’s Law, basic electrical currents and circuits, and the differences between series and parallel ports. (Transformers)

ELS 2

• Course Description | Alternating Current: Explains why alternating current is the most common form of commercially generated electricity, provides a description of AC circuits, discusses the different types and functions of AC generators, defines inductance and capacitance, and explains the operation of transformers. (Transformers)

ELS 3

• Course Description | Conductors: Explains Conductors. (Electrical Theory)

ELS 4

• Course Description | Wiring: Explains the basic aspects of wiring, including equipment such as other conductors, raceways, conduits, busbars, and many others. Concepts such as splicing, soldering, and using wiring diagrams are also discussed. (Electrical Theory)

ELS 5

• Course Description | Installation, Distribution, and Lighting: Explains the safe flow and precise control of electricity, how facilities employ a distribution system that conforms to standards set by the National Electrical Code, or NEC, and demonstrates how electricity is distributed and controlled by a plants electrical system. To keep the system working, it’s important to understand how each element functions and how the control and circuit protective devices combine for smooth distribution of electricity. (Branch Circuit Distribution)

ELS 6

• Course Description | Generators and Motors: Explains generators and motors used in industrial applications, how generators and motors operate, the different types of motors and generators, and basic troubleshooting techniques. (Motors)

ELS 7

• Course Description | AC Motor Control and Current Measurement: Explains industrial electricity, AC motor controls, and current measurement. (Motor Controls)

BPR 9

• Course Description | Electrical Connections: Explains the importance of sound electrical connections, including the different types of conductors, splices, cables, and how to install electrical connections in instrumentation and control loop systems. (Electrical Theory)

EMS 1

• Course Description | Solid-State Devices: Electronic maintenance series and solid-state devices. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 2

• Course Description | Integrated Circuits and Op Amps: Electronic maintenance series and integrated circuits and op amps. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 3

• Course Description | Sensor and Transducer Principles: Electronic maintenance series and sensor and transducer principles. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 4

• Course Description | Transmitters: Electronic maintenance series and transmitters. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 5

• Course Description | Transducers: Electronic maintenance series and transducers. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 6

• Course Description | Controllers, Indicators, and Recorders: Electronic maintenance series and controllers, indicators, and recorders. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 7

• Course Description | Tuning: Electronic maintenance series and tuning. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 8

• Course Description | Sampling Systems and Gas Chromatograph Valves: Electronic maintenance series and sampling systems and gas chromatograph valves. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 9

• Course Description | Gas Chromatograph Ovens and Controllers: Electronic maintenance series and gas chromatograph ovens and controllers. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 10

• Course Description | Electronic Maintenance Spectroscopic Analyzers: Explains the operating principle of spectroscopic analyzers and different analyzer configurations. Disassembly, repair, reassembly and maintenance considerations of spectroscopic analyzers are also explained in this course. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 11

• Course Description | Electrochemical Analyzers: Explains the operating principles of two typical electrochemical analyzers for pH and conductivity analysis. (Electrical Theory and Other)

EMS 12

• Course Description | Instrument Loop Troubleshooting: Explains the logical system of troubleshooting problems within process control loops. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 1

• Course Description | Fieldbus Curriculum Overview: Explains why the series of Fieldbus Process Control Systems was originally created with the goal of providing training for instrument and control technicians and engineers who are responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of FOUNDATION Fieldbus systems. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 2

• Course Description | The Road to Fieldbus: Explains why the series of Fieldbus Process Control Systems were originally created with the goal of providing training for instrument and control technicians and engineers who are responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of FOUNDATION Fieldbus systems. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 3

• Course Description | Fieldbus Wiring: Introduces simple Fieldbus wiring including wire types, components, installation, and limitations. Explains how to calculate the wiring requirements for a basic Fieldbus system and install a simple Fieldbus segment. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 4

• Course Description | Fieldbus Devices: Explores the various types of devices that can be used in Fieldbus systems, explains how these devices are identified, function, and communicate across the network, and demonstrates installation steps and testing of a Fieldbus device. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 5

• Course Description | Fieldbus Introduction to Configuration: Gives an overview of the configuration and expands on concepts such as device description, virtual field device, and others that help explain how devices communicate. Examines a procedure for configuring a simple device and setting basic parameters, and introduces additional configuration tools that can be used to setup Fieldbus systems. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 6

• Course Description | Fieldbus Introduction to Control Strategy: Describes control options, configuring a strategy for basic automatic control, introduces new types of function blocks, and new parameters within the function blocks so the system can maintain proper control. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 7

• Course Description | Fieldbus Control Strategy: Cascade control is assessed to a loop and an alarm block that uses discrete (on/off) control is configured. Explains the procedure and provides a simulation for students to configure the strategy. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 8

• Course Description | Fieldbus Data Flow & Communication: Covers the three different types of data communications including Publisher-Subscriber, Source-Sink, and Client-Server. Describes the role that Link Active Scheduler (LAS) plays in scheduling communications across the bus and how the entire system works together at the millisecond level to achieve fully distributed Fieldbus control. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 9

• Course Description | Fieldbus Calibration: Fieldbus offers many advantages when it comes to monitoring and tracking calibration information. Reviews the basics of calibrating instruments and explains how this information is entered into the transducer block for a particular device. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 10

• Course Description | Fieldbus OPC: Explains what Object Linking and Embedding for Process Control (OPC) is and why it is important to Fieldbus. Demonstrates how to check tag attributes using the tag name dictionary and the configuration tool. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 11

• Course Description | Fieldbus Introduction to Troubleshooting: Learn to recognize the advantages of troubleshooting in Fieldbus, identify the tools used for troubleshooting Fieldbus systems, and identify typical types of troubleshooting failures. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 12

• Course Description | Fieldbus Troubleshooting: While not encompassing all the possible problems, gives valuable experience on how to approach and analyze faults in the field. Illustrates typical communication, device, function block, and control strategy problems while utilizing the HMI and configuration tool. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 13

• Course Description | Fieldbus Maintenance: Explains Fieldbus maintenance. (Electrical Theory and Other)

FLD 14

• Course Description | Fieldbus Maintenance Exercises: Focuses on real-life maintenance chores that may be encountered in the field. To make things interesting, the new transmitter will come from a different manufacturer. (Electrical Theory and Other)

MEC 1

• Course Description | Mechanical Electrical Control Systems: Introduction to control schematics. (Circuit Distribution)

MEC 2

• Course Description | Mechanical Electrical Control Systems: Explains creating schematics. (Blueprint Reading)

MEC 3

• Course Description | Mechanical Electrical Control Systems: Explains electrical lockout. (Safety Awareness and Circuit Distribution)

MEC 4

• Course Description | Mechanical Electrical Control Systems: Explains design and troubleshooting. (Circuit Distribution)

MEC 5

• Course Description | Mechanical Electrical Control Systems: Explains energy controls. (Circuit Distribution)

MEC 6

• Course Description | Mechanical Electrical Control Systems: Explains electronic controls. (Circuit Distribution)

MEC 7

• Course Description | Mechanical Electrical Control Systems: Explains responsive systems. (Circuit Distribution)

MTD 1

• Course Description | Motor Drive Identification: Explains the principles behind some common motor drives and ways in which they are used. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTD 2

• Course Description | Open and Closed Loop: Addresses motor drive loop system fundamentals, types of feedback, the function of optical and magnetic encoders, and the materials they are made of. The purpose, benefits, and operation of the amplifier in a motor drive are also covered. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTD 3

• Course Description | Variable Speed AC Drives: Addresses motor drive loop system fundamentals, types of feedback, the function of optical and magnetic encoders, and the materials they are made of. The purpose, benefits, and operation of the amplifier in a motor drive are also covered. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTD 4

• Course Description | Servo and Stepper Motors: Teaches the basics of servo and stepper motors, the types of drives they use, their components, and applications. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTD 5

• Course Description | AC Motor Operation: Teaches the basics about how three-phase induction motors operate and how their operation can be controlled. Develop an understanding of how rotating magnetic fields are created in a three-phase motor, how these fields transfer energy to a load, the relationship between speed, torque, and horsepower, and how speed, torque, and horsepower are affected by frequency, voltage, and current. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTD 6

• Course Description | AC Drive Selection and Setup: Explains and covers the basics of AC motor drive selection and setup. Develop the ability to select a motor drive and set up its basic operation programs, as well as interpret some common command functions presented in a manufacturer’s manual. In addition, develop an understanding of how to select and set up a drive to meet a specific application, program control requirements for drive setup, and select some of the common parameters used in AC motor drives. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTR 1

• Course Description | Basic Motor Controls & Relays: Provides information vital to understanding modern motor control systems. Discusses the three categories of motor control types, their characteristics and location. Explains the design of magnetic relays, different types of relays and contact, and the operation and function of metal oxide varistors and solid-state relays. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTR 2

• Course Description | Overload Protection Devices: Provides information vital to understanding modern motor control systems. Discusses the three categories of motor control types, their characteristics, and location. (Overcurrent Protection and Motor/Motor Control)

MTR 3

• Course Description | Motor Controls Time Delay Relays: Teaches the different time delay relays used to separate or delay events and create a sequence or order of operation. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTR 4

• Course Description | Motor Controls Schematic Symbols: Teaches the fundamentals of various schematic symbols used in motor control circuit diagrams. (Blueprint Reading and Motor/Motor Control)

MTR 5

• Course Description | Motor Controls Schematics and Wiring Diagram: Teaches the fundamentals of schematic and wiring diagrams for electrical motor control circuits. (Blueprint Reading and Motor/Motor Control)

MTR 6

• Course Description | Motor Controls Starting Methods for Squirrel Cage Motors: Teaches the different methods for starting squirrel cage induction motors. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTR 7

• Course Description | Motor Controls Wye-Delta, Synchronous, and W: Introduces starting methods for wye-delta, synchronous, and wound rotor motors. (Motor/Motor Control)

MTR 8

• Course Description | Motor Controls Installing/Troubleshooting: Explains how to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities in motor systems. The installation of control systems can greatly impact how quickly and efficiently these systems are maintained. (Motor/Motor Control)

PLC 1

• Course Description | Programmable Logic Controllers Fundamentals: Teaches students the fundamentals of PLCs and helps form the foundation on which programming and troubleshooting techniques are built. Areas covered include the components of typical PLC, ladder diagrams, logic functions, and number systems. (Programmable Controllers)

PLC 2

• Course Description | Programmable Logic Controllers Programming: Teaches how to develop a ladder diagram and load it into the PLC memory. (Programmable Controllers)

PLC 3

• Course Description | Programmable Logic Controllers Inputs and Outputs: Input and output modules provide an interface that allows the PLC to communicate with its connected devices. (Programmable Controllers)

PLC 4

• Course Description | Programmable Logic Controllers Troubleshooting: Teaches the basics of troubleshooting when problems arise with PLCs. Includes sections on troubleshooting devices and functions, indicator lights, program monitoring and forcing, analog fault register functions and use, and troubleshooting scenarios. (Programmable Controllers)

PLC 5

• Course Description | Programmable Logic Controllers Communication: Teaches advanced programming techniques and communications of PLCs. (Programmable Controllers)

RSX 1

• Course Description | RSLogix Configuring Hardware and Software: Teaches the steps that are necessary for using the RSLogix programming software on a laptop or desktop computer with a PLC5 or SLC500 series programmable logic controller. (Programmable Controllers)

RSX 2

• Course Description | RSLogix Programming and Editing: Teaches how to utilize the functions most commonly used in programming with the RSLogix software. Explains how to create new projects, new files, and add instructions to the ladder logic. Describes how to edit the ladder offline and online. (Programmable Controllers)

RSX 3

• Course Description | RSLogix Testing/Troubleshooting Functions: Explains how to use some advanced functions of the RSLogix software. Demonstrates how to use the force function, data monitor, histograms, searches, and trend plots to aid in troubleshooting or testing of the program. Explains how to properly configure an intelligent module for use with the non-discrete application. (Programmable Controllers)

TRB 1

• Course Description | Troubleshooting Procedures: Helps us to identify symptoms and causes of motor problems, to test using an ohmmeter, to troubleshoot two and three-wire motor control systems, the operating procedure and the methods to troubleshoot variable frequency drives. (Motor/Motor Controls)

TRB 2

• Course Description | Electrical Troubleshooting Skills Power Distribution: Identifies power distribution and typical problems that may occur in the equipment. The second part of the course introduces the student to fluorescent and high intensity discharge (HID) lighting and methods that may be applied in locating and repairing problems. (Circuit Distribution)

TRB 3

• Course Description | Electrical Troubleshooting Skills Motors/Motor Controls: This course helps us to identify symptoms and causes of motor problems, to test using an ohmmeter, to troubleshoot two and three-wire motor control systems, the operating procedure and the methods to troubleshoot variable frequency drives.

TRB 4

• Course Description | Electrical Troubleshooting Skills Pumps/Compressors: The main focus of this course is troubleshooting associated with mechanical problem, particularly those dealing with pumps and compressors. This course deals the problems with pumps and compressors, which include the electrical symptoms having mechanical failure or malfunction.

NRG 2

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Energy Management Best Practices

NRG 3

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Energy System Instrumentation & Controls

NRG 4

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Theory of Steam Generation

NRG 5

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Fuels & the Combustion Process

NRG 6

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Boilers & Auxiliaries

NRG 7

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Emission Control & Ash Handling

NRG 8

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Steam Distribution

NRG 9

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Electricity Generation & Distribution

NRG 10

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Cooling Towers

NRG 11

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: Compressed Air

NRG 12

• Course Description | DuPont Energy Efficiency: HVAC & Indoor Air Quality

SMI 1

• Course Description | Smart Digital Information: Understanding HART Protocol

SMI 2

• Course Description | Smart Digital Information: Applications of HART Smart Field Device

SMI 3

• Course Description | Smart Digital Information: Configuring, Calibrating, & Testing HART Smart Field Devices

SMI 4

• Course Description | Smart Digital Information: FOUNDATION Fieldbus