The potential for a new career is at your fingertips! Your highly-experienced instructor will guide you through the fields of residential and commercial electricity. Your training will provide the skills and confidence you need to join this in-demand occupational field. Books/supplies included in the course fee. (250 hrs)

• Age Requirements: 18+
• Education Requirements: GED or High School Diploma.
• Mathematics assessment required prior to admission.
• Background: Criminal records are subject to review before acceptance for state licenser.

ELPT 1021 Introduction to Electrical Safety & Tools

You’ll understand electrical hazards and how to avoid them in the workplace; discuss safety issues concerning lockout/tagout procedures; and demonstrate safe work habits using common hand and power tools for electricians. (48 hrs)

ELPT 1029 Residential Wiring

You’ll learn to compute the circuit sizes needed for the installation of branch circuits, feeders, and service entrance conductors; explain the proper installation of wiring devices according to electrical codes; demonstrate grounding methods; install ground fault circuits; identify residential wiring methods; and demonstrate proper safety procedures. (72 hrs)

ELPT 1045 Commercial Wiring

You will interpret electrical blueprints/drawings; compute the circuit sizes and overcurrent protection needed for the installation of branch circuits, feeders, and service entrance conductors; explain the proper installation of wiring devices according to the National Electrical Code (NEC)and local electrical codes; demonstrate grounding methods; identify commercial wiring methods including conduit bending; and demonstrate proper safety procedures. (68 hrs)

ELPT 1000 Basic Electrical Wiring

You’ll compute the circuit sizes needed for the installation of branch circuits, feeders, and service entrance conductors; explain the proper installation of wiring devices according to National Electrical Code (NEC); demonstrate grounding methods; and install ground fault circuits. (32 hrs)

Gainesville

Course ID’s: ELPT 1021 001 102Q
ELPT 1029 001 103Q
ELPT 1045 001 103Q
ELPT 1000 001 104Q
ELPT 1001 001 102Q
Dates: 2/2/11 to 9/28/11
Day: Mon/Wed
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: CTC
Fee: $2,000 Payment Plan Option

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