IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FRIDAYS IN TACOMA: Parking passes are required at Pacific Lutheran University for weekday classes. They are NOT REQUIRED for weekend classes. Parking passes will be provided at no additional cost in the email confirmation upon class registration. Print the pass prior to your class and leave it on your dashboard to avoid any fines and/or towing at your own expense.
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. Supplemental handouts included in cost of course.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved by Washington State for:
- Electrical Trainees
- 8 hours Basic Classroom Training
- Course #: WA2022-607
- Journey-level Electricians, Electrical Administrators and Master Electricians
- 8 hours Industry Related
- Course #: WA2022-607
- Plumbers & Plumber Trainees
- 8 hours Industry Related Electrical
- Course #: WA2024-121
This course has been approved by State of Idaho Division of Building Safety for Electricians.
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- 8 hours Industry Related
- Course #: 20-1006604
Class Times
- 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Required Books/Materials
- 2020 or 2023 NEC Code Book
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Pocket Knife
- Ruler
- Scratch Awl/Nail
- Straight Blade Screwdriver
- Wire Cutters
- Calculator
- Paper
- Pen/Pencil