Electrical 401

  • (check catalog for specific start dates)

    • First Quarter Begins September 13, 2010
    Commitment: 13 Weeks/72 Hours 

    Students will undertake a detailed study of Article 430, parts 1 through 4 of the NEC, motor theory and associated calculations, and other articles of code pertaining to installations of motors or controllers. Students will be introduced to chapter 5 of the NEC and specialized equipment requirements, ( explosion and dust ignition proof types). At the 5th week students begin building "live" control projects in the motors lab. A total of 35 projects will be built during the year.

    Second Quarter Begins January 3, 2011
    Commitment: 12 Weeks/69Hours 

     Students will continue study of Article 430, parts 5 through 7, continue study articles 501 through 503 and continue building lab projects and will review green building practices.

    Third Quarter Begins March 28, 2011
    Commitment: 12 Weeks/60 Hours

     Students will continue study of Article 430, part s 7 through 12, continue study of Chapter 5 of the NEC including Articles 511 (Commercial Garages ), 513 ( Aircraft Hangars ), 514 ( Gas Stations ), and extensive study of Article 517 ( Health Care Facilities ). Students complete building control projects in motors lab. If time permits there will be a comprehensive review of 2008 NEC code changes.

    Bellevue - Tues & Thurs

    Mount Lake Terrace - Mon & Wed

    Tacoma - Mon & Wed 

    • Tuition: $850.00 each quarter
    • Required Books:
      • 2008 NEC.
      • Electric Motor Controls (most current edition), Herman.
      • 2008 NEC Code Review, Appleton (provided in class).
    • Recommended Books:
      • 2008 Electrical NEC Exam Prep - Holt
    • Schedule for lab dates will be handed out the first night of class each quarter