TRAD8930 - Electrical Technology Program - Specialty Electrician

Leeward Community College - OCEWD

Course Description

The Electrical Technology Program – Specialty Electrician provides participants with the academic coursework required by Hawaii Revised Statute HRS 448E for specialty journey worker electrical apprentices. Participants gain foundational skills in applied math and electrical safety as well as the required subjects in AC/DC theory, motors and motor control, NEC, transformers and structured cabling systems. This program fulfills Requirements of HRS 448E, 120 hour electrical academic coursework.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion the participant will:

Apply mathematical reasoning to solve technical problems
Analyze the nature of DC and AC electricity and the quantities, units and measurements associated with it
Demonstrate the identification of the abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols of DC and AC electrical components in an electrical circuit, and the function of each one
Calculate the voltage, resistance, and current for series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits for DC and AC circuits
Apply the understanding of Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance to DC and AC circuits, and its application to Power Loads
Correlate the requirements, standards and information in the NEC to the proper installation or modification of electrical systems, circuits, equipment and conductors
Relate the terminology defined in NEC 2011 Article 250 to applicable electrical installations of systems, circuits, equipment, and conductors
Evaluate the requirements for proper grounding and bonding of electrical systems, circuits, equipment and conductors based upon the requirements of NEC 2011
Apply cabling specifications and standards
Troubleshoot systems using appropriate tools and instruments
Install, repair, and maintain cable, wireless, and fiber optic systems

Notes

William Labby
Workforce Development Coordinator
wlabby@hawaii.edu

For assistance call our office at 455-0477.

Prerequisites

Completion of the TABE Math Assessment with a 9th grade level or higher is required in order to enroll. Testing can be taken Monday - Thursday between 9am - 2pm. Please bring a photo ID and allow at least 1 hour for the test. Test results will be given the next business day after 12pm.