Electrical Controls

This course will train you how to understand, troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.

Students will learn:

• How to read, design, and test electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.

• Understand motor control, relay logic, circuit protection, transformers, generators, power distribution, building automation networks (BACNET) and basic PLC (Programmable logic controllers)

• How to read symbols related to control drawings.

We provide electrical testing meters and tools.

This is a Hands-On training class. You will be working with AC and DC power sources (single Phase and three phase). Safety will be discussed at our first meeting.

Class Details:

Section 06216.01

Location: El Cerrito High School, Autoshop

Dates: September 10 - December 10

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: $615

Section: 06216.02

Location: El Cerrito High School, Autoshop

Dates: January 7 - March 25

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: $545