Course Offerings

This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of electrical circuits, with a focus on industrial components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers. Students will learn to analyze circuits using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and Power formulas. The course includes practical exercises that involve reading electrical diagrams and calculating voltage, current, resistance, and power in combination circuits. This foundation in electrical theory, AC/DC electric circuits, and advanced circuit analysis techniques will equip students with a solid understanding of electric circuit fundamentals and motor control. The course will further focus on the operation and control methods of AC motors and cover motor control devices and control transformers, control circuit diagrams and ladder logic, manual control and automatic input devices, and troubleshooting. This blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical applications will equip students to excel as technicians, multi-skilled trade workers, and related electrical engineering fields.

Course Objectives

Students will have a solid foundation in electric circuits and motor control, equipping them with the skills needed to excel in AC/DC circuit analysis and related electrical engineering fields.

1. Understand the fundamentals of electric circuits, including:
a. Basic concepts: Charge, Current, Voltage, Power, and Energy
b. Ohm's Law
c. Circuit components: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors
d. Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) and Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
e. Series and Parallel Circuits
f. Analyze complex circuits
g. Inductive and capacitive reactances
h. AC Circuit Analysis

2. Understand motor control circuits, including:
a. AC motors and operating principles
b. Motor control devices
c. Ladder logic
d. AC motor control circuits: manual start/stop, jogging, Overload protection, interlocking, sequencing, and reversing
e. Troubleshooting common issues
f. Automatic input devices

3. Written and hands-on practical certifications

Outline of instruction

1. Electrical safety and math review
2. Introduction to electric circuits
3. Fundamental laws: Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Voltage Law (KVL), and Kirchoff's Current Law (KCL)
4. Circuit components and circuit analysis
5. Advanced circuit analysis
6. AC circuits
7. Motor control devices
8. Ladder logic
9. AC electric motor control circuits
10. Troubleshooting
11. Certification testing

Contact Hours

96

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Smart Automation Certification Alliance

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

High School Graduate or GED; at least 18 years of age; reading level of 10th grade or higher.

Text and Supplies Needed

Amatrol AC/DC Electical Systems and Electric Motor Control Systems student guides. Digital Multimeter, Manufacturing Systems training panels, and associated tools and equipment.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Lab facility with related Amatrol trainers and equipment.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Completion of all assigned objectives."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for personnel who wish to be employed in an industry position that utilizes Manufacturing Production Technicians, Industrial Maintenance Technicians, Electrical Technicians, and Control Technicians.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Manufacturing Production Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, and Manufacturing Technologist/Engineer, Industrial Electrical Technician, and Control Technician.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

There is a skill gap area for manufacturing in Wake County and the Triangle area that is dependent on manufacturing and production skilled technicians to keep manufacturing systems operating.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Manufacturing Production Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

and Manufacturing Technologist/Engineer

Industrial Electrical Technician

and Control technician.

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Course Contact Information

Grayson Halstead
919-747-0109
[email protected]