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Course Description
This course provides an introduction to electrical power theory, including amps, ohms, volts, coulombs and watts; solving power calculations; transportation from source to consumer; and understanding a power meter. As part of this class, students will be assembling small motors as a simple hands-on project to practice the principles taught throughout the day (see required materials below). Supplemental handouts included with the cost of course.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved by Washington State for:
- Electrical Trainees
- 8 hours Basic Classroom Training
- Course #: WA2026-032
- Journey-level Electricians, Electrical Administrators and Master Electricians
- 8 hours Industry Related
- Course #: WA2026-032
- Plumbers & Plumber Trainees
- 8 hours Industry Related Electrical
- Course #: WA2024-121
Class Times
- 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Required Books/Materials
- Calculator
- Paper
- Pen/Pencil
- The instructor has requested students bring the following basic tools with them to class to help put your motors together (your instructor will provide you with the motor kits and batteries in class):
- Pocket Knife
- Screwdriver
- Strippers
- Scratch Awl/Nail
- Wire Cutters