Classes are now forming.These courses require that you be a member of the IBEW and possess a copy of the 2011 NEC. Copies are for sale at the JATC. Ten(10) students are required to enroll before the starting date of a class is announced. Dates will be posted on the Calendar as soon as they have achieved there minimum enrollment.

*TBA- To Be Announced*

Contact Gabe(512/389-3024) at the JATC for availability and registration.

Codeology

Instructor: Lane Price

Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Class Duration: 6 classes

Class Starts: March 1, 2012

Class size: Minimum of 10 students -Maximum of 15 students

Cost: $65

Note- You must have a copy of the 2011 NEC. The JATC has copies for   sale.

          Course Description:

This class is will enable the student to study and better understand the NEC. In this class the student will learn:

·        How and why it is written

·        Articles and Sections

·        NEC terminology will be discussed.

·        How to learn and use the NEC

This class is essential for those who aspire to grow in the Electrical industry and advance to becoming JIW or Masters Status.

 Services

       Instructor: to be announced

         Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM

        Class Duration: 6 weeks

        Class Starts: TBA

          Class size: Minimum of 10 students

`       Cost: TBA

          Course Description:

Building a temporary loop or building a 2000 amp service for a structure is an important part of our training. Without a service there is no branch wiring. In this course the student will learn:

·        NEC (Art 230) requirements for determining the size of a service

·        Generation, Transmission

·        Separately derived services, Transformers,Generators

·        How local codes and ordinances effect services

·        Austin Criteria manual

Motor Control

• NEC requirements
• Component Identification
• One Line, Schematic, Wiring Diagrams, Ladder Drawings
• 2 & 3 Wire Control

Transformers

  Instructor: Lane Price

• NEC Requirements
• Transformer Theory
• Calculations
• Terminations(Delta/Wye)

* If you sign up for both classes the cost is $110, a savings of $30.*

Blueprint Reading

         Instructor: to be announced 

          Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM

          Class Duration: 6 weeks

          Class Starts: TBA

          Class size: Minimum of 10 students, Maximum of 15 students

`        Cost:TBA

          Course Description:

Being able to read and assimilate the information on a set of prints can determine how well you can complete a project on time and under budget. This course will enable the student to:

·        understand the different sections of a set of prints

·        submittals and there roll in the construction process

·        specification’s and there roll in the construction process

·        as-builts, change orders, RFI’s

Pipe Bending

         Instructor: TBA

          Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM

          Class Duration: 6 classes

          Class Starts: TBA

          Class size: Minimum of 10 students

`         Cost: TBA

Course Description:

Bending Pipe ( EMT, Rigid, IMC, etc.) has always been an important mainstay in our industry. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of;

·        bending ½”- 1 1/4” conduit and tubing

·        how to calculate for offsets, 90's &saddles

     support requirements of the NEC

Devices

         Instructor:  TBA

          Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM

          Class Duration: 6 weeks

          Class Starts: TBA

          Class size:  10 students

`         Cost: TBA

          Course Description:

Receptacles,plugs, switches and cord caps are all types devices. Knowing where and what type of device to install is important.  

Subjects covered will include:

                               *  Basic circuitry

                               *  Austin City Ordinance

                            *   Nema configurations

                            *   NEC

                            * Testers   

                            *  Hands on labs

Grounding

        Instructor:  TBA

         Time: 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM

         Class Duration: 9 weeks

         Class Starts: TBA

         Class size: Minimum of 10 students; maximum of  20 students

`        Cost: TBA

         Course Description:

This class will cover one of the most misunderstood and  violated Articles of the NEC, Article 250 –Grounding.

Subjects include :

·        reasons for grounding

·        differences between grounding and bonding

·        methods of grounding

·        how to determine the correct size grounding/bonding conductors

In an ever changing Industry it is essential that the student understands this part of the NEC. A student workbook will be provided for each student