Courses

First year, second semester electrical students will continue to gain an understanding of the National Electrical Code and residential requirements. An introductory study of swimming pools, service calculations, and heating and air conditioning calculations will be covered during this course.  Also, students will continue their study of electrical theory with parallel and combination circuit calculations.  A competency test will be given upon completion of the course. 

Course Objectives

• Identify and perform Ohm’s Law calculations for parallel, series, and combination circuits


• Identify raceways and fittings


• Perform basic service calculations


• Identify and demonstrate the ability to properly wire various special-purpose wiring devices


• Identify electrical symbols, and read residential blueprints


• Describe different types of fuses/circuit breakers and their applications

This course will consist of Basic Trigonometry, as related to right triangles and Alternating Current (AC) theory. The student will learn about single and three-phase AC power systems, inductance, capacitance, reactance, and power factor and power correction. Single and three-phase transformer theory and calculations will also be covered. Students will also begin a more comprehensive examination of the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). A competency test will be given upon completion of the course.

Course Objectives

• Identify and demonstrate the use of electrical testing equipment.


• Calculate advanced alternating current concepts including inductance, capacitance, and reactance.


• Describe the operation of single-phase transformers and their use in the electrical industry.


• Identify NEC requirements concerning wiring and protection.

This course will provide the student with an introductory understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for grounding and bonding and motor calculations. A more comprehensive examination of NEC requirements for wiring methods and materials will be provided.  Students will learn the functions and uses of DC and AC motors and generators.  A competency test will be given upon completion of the course.

Course Objectives

• Perform motor calculations (i.e. size conductors, overcurrent protection and overload protection)


• Identify components and functions of AC and DC motors


• Demonstrate knowledge of motor maintenance, trouble shooting, and preventative maintenance


• Demonstrate knowledge and calculate sizing of device boxes, pull and junction boxes


• Demonstrate knowledge of Bonding and Grounding, National Electrical Code requirements

This course will provide the students will a detailed understanding of commercial electrical plan reading. Students will also study applications and procedures required for commercial wiring. A comprehensive understanding of NEC requirements for grounding and bonding of electrical systems will also be covered in this course. A competency test will be given upon completion of the course.

Course Objectives

• Identify electric symbols and diagrams


• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret commercial plans


• Identify the role of the grounding and bonding systems


• Calculate appropriate wire sizes for system bonding jumpers, equipment bonding jumpers, neutral conductors, grounding electrode conductors, and equipment grounding conductors for a variety of electrical systems

This course will consist of basic and complex electrical motor control systems and their fundamental concepts, diagrams, and applications. Students will also gain a comprehensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code requirements for wiring and protecting of motors and motor circuits.  A competency test will be given upon completion of the course.

Course Objectives

• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret basic and complex motor control diagrams


• Calculate loads on feeders and services


• Demonstrate understanding of and calculate sizes of various requirements of a motor circuit to include short circuit/ground fault protective devices, conductors, overload protection, and disconnect.

Fourth year electrical students will learn basic skills for becoming crew leader and managing electrical hazards. Conductor terminations and splices, medium voltage terminations and splices, distribution systems, heat and freezing protection, and special locations will be included. A competency test will be given upon completion of the course.

Course Objectives

• Identify concepts of leadership, supervision, and project planning


• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical hazards – avoidance, analysis, and planning


• Demonstrate methods of splicing and terminating conductors


• Identify methods of splicing and terminating medium voltage cables


• Demonstrate knowledge of switch boards, ground fault maintenance, transformers and electrical drawings


• Demonstrate knowledge of various heat tracing systems

The student will review principals of AC and DC theory, mathematics relating to the study of electricity, National Electrical Code mathematical formulas, motors, motor controllers, transformer calculation, and undertake an intensive study of the National Electrical Code. The intention of the course is to prepare the student for the journeyman qualifying examination. Due to the course content each student can expect 12 hours or more per week of homework type study outside the classroom. At the end of the course the student will demonstrate journeyman level competency by completing a practice test consisting of closed book theory, open book National Electrical Code, and math calculation. Prerequisites: ELAP 1041 Electrical 4A; successful completion of all previous years’ apprenticeship classes with a "C+" grade or better, or can show equivalency in education.

Course Objectives

• Understand early electrical history and atomic structure


• Demonstrate motor control wiring


• Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of electrical calculations


• Demonstrate proficiency in the National Electrical Code

Plumbing 1B explores industry mathematics including standard weight pipe, copper tubing, plastic pipe, welded steel piping, and allowances for threaded pipe and copper fittings and weld-type fittings. During this course, you will study equal spacing, angles in plumbing, offset, diagonal and rise or run, solving angle problems, and Wye and Tee-wye assemblies. In addition, you will review fixture faucets and fittings with the International Plumbing Code, as well as fixture and appliance installation, system maintenance and repair, and water and sewage treatment plants.

Course Objectives

• Identify and install various types of faucets


• Replace a lavatory trap and remove obstructions from drain lines


• Install various types of fixtures and appliances


• Demonstrate industry mathematic problem solving

Plumbing 2A emphasizes administration, definitions, general regulations, fixtures, faucets and fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution for International Plumbing Code. During this course, you will study water systems, joining pipes, and private water systems for residential plumbing. You will also be introduced to blueprint reading, sketches and diagrams for Plumbers, and rough-in locations. Finally, you will explore how to set toilets, including wall-hung, floor mount and urinals, install sinks, and repair valves.

Course Objectives

• Identify International Building Code requirements for general regulations, fixtures and faucets, water heaters, water supply and distribution


• Identify water systems, pipe joining techniques, and private water systems for residential plumbing


• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams


• Demonstrate the installation of various styles of toilets, including wall-hung, floor mount and urinals


• Demonstrate the installation of various styles of sinks


• Demonstrate the repair of various styles of valves

Plumbing 2B explores secondary drainage, indirect and special waste, and vents as they are defined in the International Plumbing Code. Throughout this course, you will study drainage systems, septic systems, and water treatment as they apply to residential plumbing. You will also examine mathematic concepts including: grade, percent grade, drop and run, elevation and grade, elevation in a plan view pipe diagram, 45-degree offsets in parallel, and rolling offsets.

Course Objectives:

• Identify secondary drainage, indirect and special waste, and vents


• Demonstrate knowledge of drainage systems, septic systems, and water treatment


• Demonstrate industry mathematic problem solving

Plumbing 3A explores general regulations, fixtures, faucets and fixtures for the International Plumbing Code. Throughout this course, you will study water heating, Vents, combustible air, chimney, and vents in the International Mechanical Code. You will also examine rectangular solids, cylinders, and spheres in mathematics. Finally, you will practice how to join PVC pipes and fittings, soldering copper pipes and fittings.

Course Objectives

• Identify the International Plumbing Code requirements for general regulations, fixtures and faucets


• Identify the International Mechanical Code requirements for water heaters, chimneys, and vents, and boilers, water heaters, and pressure vessels


• Demonstrate the ability to measure, cut, and assemble PVC pipes and fittings, check for leaks


• Demonstrate the ability to measure, cut, and assemble copper pipes and fittings, check for leaks

Plumbing 3B studies the International Plumbing Code in which you will review vents, commercial applications, indirect waste, commercial/industrial waste applications, water supply and distribution, and special piping and storage systems. Special piping and storage systems will also be included. In the International Fuel and Gas Code, you will explore pipe materials, sizing, gas valves and controls, installation requirements, appliance connections, and supplemental and standby gas supplies.

Course Objectives

• Identify secondary drainage, indirect and special waste, and vents


• Identify drainage systems, septic systems, and water treatment


• Demonstrate mathematical concepts for gas sizing


• Identify piping materials, systems, controls and supplies

Plumbing 4A introduces traps and commercial applications as well as storm drainage for the International Plumbing Code. During this course, you will study boilers, water heaters, and pressure vessels as part of the International Mechanical Code. You will also be introduced to welding safety, Oxy-acetylene cutting SMAW (ARC) welding, and GMAW (TIG) welding as it applies to the plumbing industry. Finally, you will review Plumbing trade formulas.

Course Objectives

• Identify traps and commercial applications and storm drainage


• Identify boilers, water heaters, and pressure vessels


• Explain welding safety, SMAW beads, and GMAW beads

Plumbing 4B explores the International Mechanical Code including boilers, water heaters, pressure vessels, refrigeration, and hydronic piping. In the International Plumbing Code, you will review all applicables in preparation for the Utah Journeyman license written exam. You will also study hydronics systems, including radiant floor heating, distribution and piping systems, expansion tanks, air removal, and auxiliary heating loads. Extensive laboratory work will be spent on projects to simulate the Utah Journeyman license practical exam.

Course Objectives

• Identify boilers, water heaters, pressure vessels, refrigeration, and hydronic piping


• Identify the International Plumbing Code as applicable to the state exam


• Demonstrate the ability to measure, and assemble to isometric drawing laboratory projects in the disciplines of soldering, brazing, and gluing