Lighting Essentials

• EE101 Introduction to Lighting Control
• EE102 Switching Control
• EE103 Fluorescent Dimming
• EE201 Daylight Harvesting.

This is a free online course. No course deposit is required. We will send you the internet address upon enrollment. Upon course completion, provide the completion summary page to the Training Center office for entry onto your transcript.

10 hours

Instrumentation Introduction - Module 1
Intro to basic instrumentation topics such as math, science, electrical theory, meters, measurements, vocabulary, and process and instrumentation diagram interpretation. This is prerequisite info in order to be successful in the full, instructor-led course, consisting of Modules 2 and 3. It is not intended to be used a sole preparation for any type of accreditation exam.

This is an online course. We will send you the internet address upon enrollment. After passing the course (75%), provide the completion summary page to the Training Center office for entry onto your transcript & refund of your $25 deposit.

8 hours

State Certification Test Preparation
This is an in-depth preparatory course for electrician’s state certification covering basic electrical formulas and an in-depth review of the current National Electrical Code.

    Sept 4 - Oct 11, Tues/Thurs, 5-8 pm

36 hours

Introduction to Industrial Controls
NFPA 70E Safety, PPE, Components, Normally Open, Normally Closed, Binary vs Analog, Coils/Contacts, CPT, Line vs Load, Overloads, VFD Basics, Meter Usage. Note: Enrollment cutoff is 3 weeks prior to class date. Insufficient enrollment can lead to class cancellation. Formerly called Electrical Troubleshooting 1.

    Sept 22 & 29, Saturdays, 7:30 am - 4 pm

16 hours

3-Phase Transformers Refresher
Review of 3-phase delta and wye transformer focusing on the primary and secondary hook-up of each transformer.
Note: This is one of the courses in Pending Exam series.

    Sept 25, Tuesday, 5 - 8 pm

3 hours

3-Way & 4-Way Switching Refresher
Review of drawing and labeling 3-way and 4-way switch circuits and GFCI’s combined with hands-on practice of circuit installation.
Note: This is one of the courses in Pending Exam series.

    Sept 27, Thursday, 5 - 8 pm

3 hours

CPR & First Aid
Job-site skills in CPR and First Aid providing 2 year certification.

    Sept 29, Saturday, 7:30 am - 4 pm

7 hours

OSHA-30 for Construction Industry
OSHA Standards, Focus Four Hazards, Personal Protective Equipment, Health Hazards, Stairways/Ladders, and 6 more topics. Participants receive a certified OSHA-30 completion card.

    Oct 2 - Nov 1, T/Th, 5-8 pm

30 hours

CPR/First Aid Re-Certification
Re-certification course for those with 2-year certification.

    Oct 6, Saturday, 7:30 am - Noon

4 hours

811 Safe Excavation
Find out what contractors and construction site workers need to do before and during excavation.

     • Oct 16, Tues,5 - 7 pm

2 hours

NFPA-99 Standards for Healthcare Facilities
Electrical systems operations, dual utility, ATS, UPS, back-up generation

    Oct 20 & 27, Saturdays, 7:30 am - 4 pm

16 hours

CALCTP Advanced Lighting Controls Certification
How to install lighting controls, lamp/ballast systems, line/low voltage switching controls, dimming controls, occupant sensors, photo-sensors and controllers, demand response controls, etc.
Note: This class has a 10-12 hour online prerequisite. Once enrolled, we will contact you to explain how to complete the online course.

    Oct 29, 30, Mon & Tues, 7:30 am - 4 pm

16 hours

Electrical Code Update
The 2014 NEC became the electrical code for California effective January 1, 2017. This course covers the multiple, major changes that went into effect.

    Oct 30 – Nov 27, Tues/Thurs, 5 – 8 pm
     (no class on Thanksgiving, Nov 22)

24 hours

OSHA-10
Certification on 10 different safety topics to convey the knowledge, skills and abilities to identify and mitigate job-site hazards.

    Nov 10 & 17, Saturdays, 7:30 am - 2 pm

10 hours

Rigging
Safe operation of rigging equipment including proper rigging technique, theory, tool selection, and sling angle factor.

    Nov 17 Saturday, 8 am - 4 pm

8 hours

CALCTP Acceptance Testing Certification
Learn how to certify the installation and operation of lighting controls and devices in accordance with the Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Parts 1 and 6).
Note: Open only to members who are already CALCTP certified.

    Nov 19 - 21, M/T/W, 7:30 am - 4 pm

24 hours

Ohm’s Law Refresher
Review of Ohm’s Law and calculating voltage, amperage, and resistance in series, parallel or combination circuits.
Note: This is one of the courses in Pending Exam series.

    Nov 20, Tues, 5 – 8 pm

3 hours

Motor Control Refresher
Review of drawing and labeling the components of a basic motor control circuit combined with hands-on practice.
Note: This is one of the courses in Pending Exam series.

    Nov 27, Tuesday, 5 - 8 pm

3 hours

Auto Demand Response (ADR)
Learn how to install and maintain ADR equipment and communications protocols.
Note: Pre-requisite: Basic computer navigation skills (copy/cut/paste especially)

    Nov 28, 29, & 30, Wed - Fri, 7:30 am - 4 pm

24 hours

Panel Make-Up & Bonding Refresher
“Bonding” vs “grounding” and the importance of proper conductor size, color, and termination.
Note: This is one of the courses in Pending Exam series.

    Dec 6, Thursday, 5 - 8 pm

3 hours

Conduit Bending Refresher
Bending 90’s, offsets at 30°, 45°, and 60°. 3 & 4 point saddles using the arrow method.
Note: This is one of the courses in Pending Exam series.

    Dec 11, Tuesday, 5 - 8 pm

3 hours