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Show Area Occupational Career Center Area Occupational Career Center Apprentice Related Training COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Courses in the Apprenticeship Program are taught on a modular and individualized basis with open entry and open exit. Students may earn from one to sixteen credit hours over a two- year period depending on the number of modules completed. 049. Electrical Wiring—For apprentices in the electrical construction industry. Instruction in elementary electricity and magnetism, direct current, fundamentals of alternating current, industrial electronics and the National Electric Code. 050. Advanced Electrical Wiring—A continuation of 049 to include the last two and one half years of the program. The course will provide more depth and mathematics, blueprint reading, and the National Electric Code which includes: identification of conductions, branch circuits, feeders, services, grounding, motors and controllers, conductors, cables, and conduit raceways. (1-16) 051. Building Construction—A study for apprentices designed to cover all areas of building construction in theory only. Designed for apprentice training where experience is obtained on the job. Areas covered may be listed as tools, materials, and history of the trade; foundations, rough framing; exterior and interior finish; stair building; cabinet making; concrete work; blueprint reading and estimating. (1-16) 052. Advanced Building Construction—A continuation of 051 to include the last two and one half years of the program. The course will provide more depth in mathematics, blueprint reading, rough framing; exterior and interior finish; stair building and cabinet making. It also includes laboratory periods which advances the student toward passing the State examination to become a journeyman carpenter. (1-16) 055. Elementary Plumbing—The first two and one half years of a five year course in related instruction to apprenticeships in the plumbing trade. The course provides theory of plumbing, blueprint reading, and related instruction in mathematics. It also includes laboratory periods providing the student with experience in lead wiping, soldering and application of the plumbing industry. (1-16) 056. Advanced Plumbing—A continuation of Elementary Plumbing 055 to include the last two and one half years of the five year program. The course will provide more depth in mathematics, blueprint reading, rigging and advanced theory in all phases of plumbing. It also includes laboratory periods which advances the student towards passing the state examination to become a journeyman plumber. (1-16) 060. Sheet Metal—Four-year course of related instruction to apprentices in the sheet metal trade. It provides related instruction in mathematics, geometric drawing, pattern development, practical projection, tools, machinery, and materials. (1-16) 061. Advanced Sheet Metal—A continuation of 060 to include the last two years of the program. This course will provide more depth in all aspects of the sheet metal trade and provide laboratory experiences to advance the student toward passing the State examination to become a journeyman in sheet metal. (1-16) 065. Painting—A study for apprentices designed to cover all areas of the painting trade. This course supplements the experience obtained on the job. Areas covered may include tools, materials, history of trade, and supplies and techniques in preparation and application of finishes. (1-16) Journeyman Related Training COURSES OF INSTRUCTION The following courses are offered to journeymen of the various trades who find it necessary to obtain information on various new developments in their respective fields. Additional classes may be offered as the need demands. 050. Electrical Cable Splicing—For journeymen electricians. Instruction given in the actual splicing of one-, two-, and three- conductor insulated, belted-lead cable; also the splicing of neo- prene cable of all types and sizes. Included is instruction on the building and installation of stress cones and other technical information pertaining to high voltage conductors. (3) 051. Electricity (National Electric Code)—Rules governing the installation of electrical wire for light and power. Restricted to journeymen electricians. (3) 052. Industrial Electronics—Industrial applications of electronic circuits. (1) 410 |