
COURSE DETAILS
Electrician I
Valees# 17102A001
Credits: 2-1/2
Grades: 11,12
Fee: $45.00
Electrician II
Valees# 17102A002
Credits: 2-1/2
Grades: 12
Fee: $45.00
Instructor Info
Clay Hansen
(630)365-5113 X 71645
Electrical Systems
Program Description
The Electrical Systems program is designed to help students decide if they would like to pursue a career
in the electrical field such as an electrician, HVAC technician, alarm systems specialist or automation. Students who do well in this program are very desirable in the work force. Some students have even gone on to own their own electrical contracting businesses. The demand for qualified electricians is growing, and so is the pay. Students will learn residential wiring including outlets, switches, 3 and 4 way switches disconnects and breaker panels. Considerable time will be spent reading Schematics, understanding blueprints and studying NEC and local codes. Courses are 80% hands on and 20% book work.
Industry and Professional Certifications that students are able to earn are Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)10.
This program is for you if you:
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Enjoy working with your hands and power tools
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Like to assemble and build
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Desire to work in the building trades
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Are self motivated and can work as part of a team or alone
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Have good hand-eye coordination, mathematical and problem solving skills
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Are interested in pursuing a career in the electrical field
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Are interested in becoming an electrician
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Consider studying Engineering
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS I
Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None, but a solid math background is very helpful. 2-1/2 Credits
VALEES #: 17102A001
The primary focus Electrical Systems I is residential wiring. The course covers a variety of wiring practices involving the use of Romex cable and conduit to construct most of the lighting and receptacle outlet circuits found in modern homes. The course also includes units on basic DC electrical circuits, magnetic motor control circuits and components, National electrical Code rules, blueprint reading, and circuit breaker panel wiring. Students must supply their own safety glasses and steel toe shoes/boots. Fee: $30.00.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS II
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Electrician I and teacher recommendation.
2-1/2 Credits
VALEES #: 17102A002
The Electrical Systems II course is an extension of the Electrical Systems I course with a heavy emphasis residential HVAC with the goal of passing the EPA 608 refrigeration certification exam. Most projects will require conduit bending and circuits that are more
complex. Students will learn the basics of installing a residential split A/C system. The course will also include work on 220 volt circuit breaker panel wiring as well as more detailed blueprint reading. The students will design, analyze data, and complete a class project that will incorporate what they have learned to date. Students must supply their own safety glasses and steel toe shoes/boots. Fee: $30.00.
IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED:
FVCC ELECTRICIAN PROGRAM
You could qualify for a position such as:
Apprentice Electrician
Electrical Repairer
Manufacturing Tester
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
You could qualify for a position such as:
Apprentice Electrician
Electrical Control Assembler
Electrical Technician
HVAC Technician
Refrigeration Technician
Automation installer
Alarm systems Technician
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
You could qualify for a position such as:
Electrical Engineer
Design Engineer
Research Engineer