Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Apply safe electrical practices while working on electrical labs
2. Construct electrical circuits from wiring, schematic, and line diagrams
3. Identify electrical symbols and abbreviations
4. Apply the basic rules of line diagrams by constructing circuits including: load connections, control device connections, line number reference, numerical cross-reference systems, wire reference numbers, and manufacture’s terminal numbers
5. Read, write and troubleshoot basic control circuit schematics
6. Select the proper solenoid for a specific application
7. Troubleshoot solenoids using a multi-meter
8. Troubleshoot AC and DC motors
9. Disassemble an electric motor and identify its working parts.
10. Identify the components of power distribution systems
11. Troubleshoot fuses and circuit breakers using a multi-meter
12. Construct and operate manual, magnetic and automatic control circuits
13. Troubleshoot contactors and motor starters
14. Identify types and functions of AC and DC motor drives
15. Troubleshoot common control devices such as: pushbuttons, selector, limit, temperature, flow, and level switches
16. Safely operate and troubleshoot manual and automatic motor starters including reversing starters
17. Identify relay, timer and counter types and applications
18. Troubleshoot relay, timer and counter circuits
19. Identify sensing devices and controls such as photoelectric and proximity sensors and their applications
20. Troubleshoot sensing devices and controls
21. Identify reduced voltage methods for wiring motors
22. Identify accelerating and decelerating methods including braking, speed control, multispeed motors, and AC and DC motor speed controls.
23. Identify preventive and predictive maintenance system methods for electromechanical systems
All instructors must follow the Facilities Maintenance course lessons provided on the CWC Learning Management System.