classes begin the week of March 5 - Western Suffolk Boces

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ELECTRICAL
Electrical I and II will aid you in obtaining a job
as an electrician. Before taking the NEC courses,
basic or advanced, students must have five
years experience as an electrician. To obtain
more information regarding the test, call the
Office of Consumer Affairs at 631-853-4600.
Basic Electric for Beginners
If you are new to the electrical trade, this lecture
course is a must before entering Tech’s other
electrical classes. Learn about devices, circuits
and materials used in the electrical field. This
course introduces Ohm’s Law, conductor sizes,
voltage drop, motors, a brief overview of the
National Electric Code, symbols used in electrical
work, and all the basics needed for the road
to a rewarding electrical career.
1203-61 M 6–9 PM (18 hrs, 1.8 CEU) $155
March 5–April 23
Dix Hills, Bldg. C, Large Conf. Rm
1203-62 M 6–9 PM (18 hrs, 1.8 CEU) $155
May 7–June 18
Dix Hills, Bldg. C, Large Conf. Rm
Electrical Installation I
Learn the requirements of wiring a house
from the service entry through switches and
receptacles. Students must provide hand tools,
approximately $75, from a list provided by the
instructor at first class. Textbook provided.
1202-61 M 6:30–10 PM (42 hrs, 4.2 CEU)
$359, March 5–June 11
Dix Hills, Bldg. D, Electric Lab
1202-62 M 3–6:30 PM (42 hrs, 4.2 CEU)
$359, March 5–June 11
Dix Hills, Bldg. D, Electric Lab
1202-63 Sa 8:30 AM–12 NOON (42 hrs, 4.2
CEU) $359, March 10–June 9
Dix Hills, Bldg. D, Electric Lab
Electrical Motor Control
Theory and practical application; wiring diagrams
for a wide variety of motor installations
and controls. Textbook provided. Must complete
Electrical Installation I & II before enrolling in
this class.
1206-61 Th 6:30-10 PM (42 hrs, 4.2 CEU)
$345, March 8–May 31
Dix Hills, Bldg. D, Electric Lab
Industrial Electricity
Start with a review of basic electricity, Ohm’s
Law, wiring materials, raceways & boxes,
switchboards, panelboards, motors, generators,
air conditioning & refrigeration, fire pumps, and
move into single phase concepts and residential
services, branch circuits and feeders, and calculations.
Also covered are conductors and over
current protection, wiring methods, transformers,
special locations and three phase wiring
systems. Knowledge of the National Electrical
Code will be used in this course. Prerequisite:
Electrical Installation I and II, or field experience.
Textbook included.
1205-61 Tu 6:30–9:30 PM (32 hrs, 3.2 CEU)
$479, March 6–June 12
Dix Hills, Bldg. C, Rm 8
National Electrical Code-Basic
This course covers the National Electrical Code,
its application for tradepersons, and preparation
for the license test. Textbook provided. NOTE:
Before taking this NEC class, students must
have five years experience as an electrician. For
more information about the test, call the Office
of Consumer Affairs at 631/853-4600.
1208-61 Th 6:30–9:30 PM (24 hrs, 2.4
CEU) $269, March 8–May 3
Dix Hills, Bldg. C, Rm 17
National Electrical Code-Advanced
Prepare for the Electrician’s License Examination
through the study of the National Electrical
Code including: electrical safety, fire prevention,
and electrical codes. Prereq: National Electric
Code Basic. NOTE: Before taking this NEC
class, students must have five years experience
as an electrician. For more information about
the test, call the Office of Consumer Affairs at
631/853-4600.
1210-61 M 6–10:30 PM (60 hrs, 6.0 CEU)
$409, March 5–June 18
Dix Hills, Bldg. C, Rm 17
LIRR Seeks Qualified Candidates
The Long Island Railroad
is seeking qualified
candidates for entry
level through journeyman positions. The
following coursework, along with specific
job-related qualifications, will help prepare
you for positions ranging from helper,
laborer, assistant signalman, electrician,
and mechanic at salaries ranging from
$15-$25/hr. Satisfactory completion of this
series of eight courses will enhance your
qualifications for career opportunities with
the LIRR. Qualification decisions are the
prerogative of the LIRR.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED,
plus relevant experience for the position.
• Blueprint Reading, see pg 22.
• Computer Comfort, see pg 19.
• NEC - basic and advanced, see pg 29.
• Electrical Installation I, see pg 29.
• Electrical Installation II, Fall 2007.
• Electrical Motor Control, see pg 29.
• Programmable Logic Controllers, see pg 30.
• Industrial Electricity, see pg 29.
• CDL - while this is an elective, it is highly
recommended, see pg 33.
• Electronics–Intro - while this is an elective,
it is highly recommended, see pg 20.
Earn a promotion with Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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