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Heavy Equipment Operator

Forklift Oper Cert - CNSE 1003          $195.00
FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
Information and training for forklift operators including forklift design, controls and instrumentation, comprehensive pre-use inspection, and forklift stability and factors affecting stability. Includes hands on training and demonstration of proficiency.     

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OSHA Safety Training

OSHA 10HR Const. Safety Crse - OSHT 1015           $150.00
SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Students will recognize common occupational hazards; describe the components of effective workplace design and accident prevention programs; and demonstrate correct selection and safe use of personal protective equipment. Approved OSHA 10 HR safety curriculum used. Students will receive OSHA Training Card.

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Auto Body Technology

Auto Body Repair and Repaint - ABDR 1001  $245.00
AUTO BODY REPAIR AND REPAINTING                      
Lab-oriented, hands-on instruction in the basics of Auto Body metal working techniques. Surface preparation, priming, and blocking techniques will be covered. Students will demonstrate proper safety techniques and perform metal working techniques, and perform proper priming and painting successfully. Participants must supply their own project and expendable supplies. Additional cost for personal hand supplies is approximately $40. Students will supply any specialized tools needed for their particular vehicles. Basic tools and large shop equipment provided by Eastfield. The student will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, and use of chemicals, hand tools, and power equipment. Each car brought in for repair requires a $25 shop work order ($75 workorder if any welding is to be completed.) Students can then purchase painting supplies on their own or pay for complete repair cost work order and have supplies available in the tool room.

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Drafting

DFTG 1405: Techn Drafting - DFTG 1005       $156.00
TECHNICAL DRAFTING
Concurrent with DFTG 1405.An introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals, including size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views, and reproduction processes.

DFTG 1409: Basic CADD - DFTG 1009         $156.00
BASIC COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
Prerequisites: Technical Drafting Skills
Use basic drafting skills to draw and dimension two-dimensional drawings, to save drawing, and exit AutoCAD. Commands from the BLOCKS, DIMENSIONING, DISPLAY, DRAW, EDIT, INQUIRY, LAYER, PLOT, SETTINGS, UCS, and UTILITY Menus are included. The participant will be able to make the required drawing settings; retrieve drawings to and from hard and floppy disks; make 2-D drawings to scale using AutoCAD DRAW and EDIT commands; add hatching and dimensions to full scale drawings; draw isometric exploded views to scale from 2-D drawings.

DFTG 1215: Blueprint Rdg/ARCH - DFTG 1015        $78.00
ARCHITECTURAL BLUEPRINT READING
Concurrent with DFTG 1215. The fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction industry. Students will identify the importance and use of construction prints; identify the symbols, terminology, and standard abbreviations; explain the sequence of drawing organization; make the calculations and measurements relative to construction; and interpret construction drawings and scales. Textbook required.

DFTG 1325: Blueprint Rdg & Sk - DFTG 1025           $117.00
Blueprint Reading and Sketching
Concurrent with DFTG 1325. An introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades. Use sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings. Students will identify and interpret working drawings including dimensions, notes, symbols, sections, and auxiliary views; and sketch pictorials and multi-view drawings.

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Electrician Mandatory 4-Hour Courses

Overcurrent Protection - ELPT 2000    $40.00
ELECTRICAL LICENSING REGULATIONS AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REVIEW
Prerequisites: Texas State Electrical License
Electrical licensing requirements and state laws and rules that regulate the conduct of licensed electricians. This four-hour course offers clear explanations about important electrical rules and regulations governing overcurrent protection as found in the 2005 NEC and used on the job everyday. A four-hour course is required to be completed every year prior to license renewal. TDLR Approved Course # 2897.

Elec. Circuits & Loads - ELPT 2000    $40.00
ELECTRICAL LICENSING REGULATIONS AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REVIEW
Prerequisites: Texas State Electrical License
Electrical licensing requirements and state laws and rules that regulate the conduct of licensed electricians. This four-hour course offers clear explanations about important electrical formulas and calculations necessary for complex requirements found in the NEC and used on the job everyday. A four-hour course is required to be completed every year prior to license renewal. TDLR Approved Course # 2716.

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National Electrical Code Test Prep

Journeyman Elect Exam Review - ELPT 2001  $165.00
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM REVIEW
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of electricity and electrical circuits plus 8000 hrs OJT in the
electrical trades.
Preparation for journeyman electrician licensure with emphasis on calculations and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students will be able to recognize and properly utilize formulas used to solve problems for DC &AC application including single-phase and three-phase; describe proper materials and wiring methods used for wiring; explain license requirements of various jurisdictions and the procedures for applying and testing for licensure; and identify important test-taking skills. This is not a beginning electrical course. Textbooks are required. 2005 National Electrical Code. Book and Electrician Exam Review by Michael Holt.

Master Elect. Exam Review I - ELPT 1040      $195.00
MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM REVIEW I
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of electricity and electrical circuits plus 12,000 OJT in the electrical trades industry.
A study of electrical theory, code calculations, and interpretations applicable to becoming a master electrician. This is NOT a basic electrical course. Emphasis is on residential, commercial, and industrial installation rules and laws using the 2005 National Electric Code (NEC) and local ordinances. Students will use circuit analysis techniques to solve for unknowns in DC & AC circuits; utilize the NEC to size conductors, raceways, overcurrent protection, and other equipment for branch circuits; size services for singe-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, offices, stores, schools, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, commercial cooking equipment, and motors; and differentiate the rules and regulations of different cities relating to meeting the requirements for taking the Master Electrician's Exam. 2005 National Electrical Code is required.

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Electrical Training

Commercial Calculations - EECZ 1000 $40.00
Commercial Calculations Made Easy
Prerequisites: Basic Electrical Training
Using the 2005 NEC student will learn the most frequently used installations found in the Electrical Trade on the every day job. Understand classifications of commercial loads and the NEC rules for commercial and residential loads. THIS IS NOT A TDLR APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE.

Resident Calculations - EECZ 1000      $40.00
Residential Calculations Made Easy
Prerequisites: Basic Electrical Training
Residential load calculations made easy. A must course for the residential wireman or any electrician dealing with residential dwellings. THIS IS NOT A TDLR APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE.

Neutral Conductor Sizing - EECZ 1000            $40.00
Neutral Conductor Sizing                
Prerequisites: Basic Electrical Training
This in depth how-to class will explain how the NEC applies the rules for sizing the neutral (grounded) conductor. THIS IS NOT A TDLR APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE.

Voltage Drop - EECZ 1000     $40.00
Understanding Voltage Drop
Prerequisites: Basic Electrical Training
Understand exactly what the NEC discusses in voltage drop. Learn how to determine and apply which formula to use to properly size conductors per the NEC. THIS IS NOT A TDLR APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE.

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Programmable Logic Controller Training

PLC Training I - ELPT 1003    $180.00
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
Prerequisites: Intermediate knowledge of electricity and control principles.
Basic hardware and software applications for industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Includes power supplies, discrete Input/Output (IO) modules, programming devices, processors, basic logic elements, timers, and counters. Part 1 of 3, this course will provide basic information on how PLCs fit into an industrial control system, hands on connection of PLC in a typical control cabinet and necessary set-up techniques. Over 50% of the class time is wiring and performing basic start-up on a PLC based system.

PLC Training II - ELPT 1091   $180.00
ST IN ELECTRICAL AND POWER TRANSMISION INSTALLER, GENERAL
Prerequisites: Completion of PLC Training I or equivalent experience.
Topics address current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the electrical technology relevant to the professional development of the student. Part 2 of 3, this course provides hands-on programming with manufacturer's software. Students will perform SCADA functions to move information between control stations and provide printed and electronic copy of programs for documentation. 80% of the class is on programming a PLC system.

PLC Training III - ELPT 1091  $180.00
ST IN ELECTRICAL AND POWER TRANSMISSION INSTALLER, GENERAL
Prerequisites: Completion of PLC Training I & II or equivalent experience.
Topics address identified skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the electrical technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Part 3 of 3, this course focuses on the Operator Interfaces and how they fit into an industrial control system. The Operator Interface will be programmed to display critical information from a PLC. This course will also contain troubleshooting techniques. 75% of the class time will be programming an Operator Interface in a PLC based system.

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Electronics

CETT 1429: Solid State Devices - CETT 1029            $156.00
SOLID STATE DEVICES
Prerequisites: CETT 1403 or 1003 and CETT 1405 or 1005
Concurrent with CETT 1429. Solid State Devices is a sudy of diodes and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, bias techniques, and thermal considerations.

CPMT 1449: Comp Network Tech - CPMT 1049       $156.00
COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
Concurrent with CPMT 1449. Networking fundamentals, terminology, hardware, software, and network architecture. Includes local and wide area networking concepts and networking installations and operations. Identify and define terminology and hardware and software components of computer networks; utilize equipment, protocols, and topologies to differentiate between various network systems; and install network hardware, software, and cabling.

CETT 1403: DC Circuits - CETT 1003 $144.00
DC CIRCUITS
Prerequisites: None
Concurrent with CETT 1403   DC Circuits.  DC Circuits is a study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws and circuit analysis techniques. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements.

CETT 1405: AC Circuits - CETT 1005 $156.00
AC CIRCUITS
Prerequisites: DC Circuits
Concurrent with CETT 1405. A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. Student will demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment; identify various sources of electricity in AC circuits; analyze AC circuits using appropriate mathematical formulas; troubleshoot various AC circuits using schematic diagrams; and apply and interpret basic principles of magnetism.

CETT 1425: Digital Fundamen - CETT 1025    $156.00
DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS
Concurrent with CETT 1425. An entry level course in digital electronics covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and combinational logic. Emphasis on circuit logic analysis and troubleshooting digital circuits.

EECT 1471: Electro Syst Integrat - EECT 1091 $156.00
ST ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.  Concurrent with EECT 1470 . Topics include home electronics installation and cabling methods.

LOTT 1401: Intro to Fiber Optics - LOTT 1001 $156.00
INTRODUCTION TO FIBER OPTICS
An introductory course in fiber optics and its application including advantages of fiber, light transmission in fiber, types of fiber, sources, detectors, and connectors. Students will connect fiber optic cables and fiber by mechanical and fusion methods; make measurements to determine the condition of a fiber optic system, loss, numerical aperture (NA), band width (BW), and dispersion; build and characterize fiber optic (FO) transmitters and receivers; and determine the need of a given application for the fiber system to be used.

EECT 1104: Electronic Solder - EECT 1004    $39.00
ELECTRONIC SOLDERING                 
Concurrent with EECT 1104. The theory of tools and equipment for electronic soldering techniques. Students will select and use appropriate soldering tools and equipment; demonstrate proper soldering techniques; and practice safety procedures for Through-Hole Soldering. Contact Clay Rawlins at 972-860-7683.

EECT 1204: Electronic Solder - EECT 1004    $78.00
ELECTRONIC SOLDERING
Concurrent with EECT 1204 4001. The theory of tools and equipment for electronic soldering techniques. Students will select and use appropriate soldering tools and equipment; demonstrate proper soldering techniques; and practice safety procedures for Surface Mount Soldering. Contact Clay Rawlins at 972-860-7683.

Elect System Tech - EECT 1091          $225.00
ST ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisites: DC & AC Circuits
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Topics involve structured systems technology as related to home technology integration. Contact Clay Rawlins, 972-860-7683.

Intro to Home Tech Integ - CPMT 2001          $225.00
INTRODUCTION TO HOME TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Prerequisites: DC & AC Circuits
A course in the integration and maintenance of various home technology subsystems. Includes home automation, security and surveillance, home networks, video and audio networks, and structured wiring. Design various subsystems, install various subsystems, integrate subsystems and maintain various subsystems for today's high-tech home.

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Telecommunications

EECT 1403: Intro to Telecom - EECT 1003 $108.00
INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Concurrent with  EECT 1403.  Topics include the history of the telecommunications industry, terminology, rules and regulations, and industry standards and protocols.

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

HVAC: Air Conditioning 1 - MAIR 1021 $165.00
HVAC MAINTENANCE SKILLS
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to routine maintenance and minor repairs on residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Inspection of gas/electrical lines, cleaning systems and filter replacement, lighting pilots, lubrication, and replacement of belts.  Instruction in the laws and restrictions involving service to central units. Hands-on practice is included. Textbook and personal hand tools required, approximate cost $150.

HVAC: Air Conditioning 2 - MAIR 2005 $165.00
CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
Prerequisites: HVAC: Air Conditioning 1 or equivalent experience.
Operation/service of residential central air conditioning systems is covered. Inspection of motors, belts, pulleys, and other air handling components. System checking and recharging, checking and replacement of thermostats, and switches and electrical parts. Instruction in the laws and restrictions involving service to central units. Students will be able to inspect and service components of residential central air conditioning systems; recharge systems; replace thermostats and switches/electrical parts; and discuss laws and restrictions of central unit service. Textbook and personal hand tools required, approximate price $150.

HVAC: ICE TEST - TESZ 1000 $40.00
Prerequisites: HVAC Tech I or equivalent skills.
ICE (Industry Competency Exam) tests measure industry-agreed standards of basic competency for entry-level technicians.  ICE is the only industry validated test for entry level technicians.  ICE is an excellent pretest for NATE.  Students must contact  Danny Burris at 972-860-7377 to complete the registration for this test. 

HVAC: Contractor Exam Prep - HART 2001  $195.00
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CODES
Prerequisites: Advanced HVAC experience or knowledge.
Texas State Licensing For Air Conditioning Contractors Examination Preparation Course. This course is designed to help prepare students to take the TACL exam to become licensed ARC contractors. This course will cover the Environmental Air Conditioning exam including how to look up material in the Mechanical Code, Boiler Laws, and ACR Rules and Regulations. Typical design and construction and refrigeration cycle problems will be included. Textbooks required approximately $650.

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HVAC Concurrent

HART 1407: Refrigeration Prin - HART 1007 $156.00
REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES
Prerequisites: Meet reading and writing standards.
Concurrent with HART 1407. An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety. Students will identify refrigeration components; explain operation of the basic refrigeration cycle and heat transfer; demonstrate proper application and/or use of tools, test equipment, and safety procedures. Textbook required. Students must meet all requirements for entrance under the credit standards of 091 or better in Reading and Writing.

HART 1401: Basic Elec/HVAC - HART 1001 $156.00
BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR HVAC
Concurrent with HART 1401. A study of the principles of electricity including proper use of test equipment, A/C and D/C circuits, and component theory and operations. The student will exhibit knowledge of basic principles of electricity, electrical current, circuitry, and A/C devices; apply Ohm's law to electrical calculations; perform electrical continuity, voltage, and current tests with appropriate meters; and demonstrate electrical safety. Textbook required. Students must meet all requirements for entrance under the credit standards of 091 or better in Reading and Writing.

HART 1403: A/C Control Prin - HART 1003 $156.00
AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PRINCIPLES
Prerequisites: HART 1401 or HART 1001, meet reading and writing standards
Concurrent with HART 1403. A basic study of electrical, pressure, and temperature controls including motor starting devices, operating relays, and troubleshooting safety controls and devices. Emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits. A review of Ohm's law as applied to A/C controls and circuits. Students will test, repair, and/or replace motor starting and protection devices; test, repair, and/or replace electrical components; and read, draw, and interpret high and low voltage control circuits. Students must meet all requirements for entrance under the credit standards of 091 or better in Reading and Writing.

HART 1445: Gas/Electric Heat - HART 1045 $156.00
GAS AND ELECTRIC HEATING
Prerequisites: HART 1407, CETT 1402, HART 1403 or equivalent skills.
Concurrent with HART 1445. A study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired and electric furnaces. Students will identify different types of gas furnaces; identify and discuss component operation of gas furnaces; service and troubleshoot gas furnaces; perform safety inspections on gas and electric furnaces; identify unsafe operation of gas furnaces; identify and discuss component operation of electric furnaces; and service and troubleshoot electric furnaces.

HART 1441: Residential AC - HART 1041 $156.00
RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING
Prerequisites: HART 1407, HART 1403, HART 1401 or equivalent skills.
Concurrent with HART 1441. A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. Students will demonstrate systems applications; implement and demonstrate industry accepted refrigerant charging procedures; demonstrate air conditioning system installation procedures; and demonstrate component and part diagnostics and replacement.

HART 2449: Heat Pumps - HART 2049 $156.00
Prerequisites: HART 1407 or 1007 , HART 1401 or 1001, HART 1403 or 1003 or equivalent skills
Concurrent with HART 2449. A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems. Students will explain a reverse cycle system; list the mechanical and electrical components for the heat pump operation; and explain the operation of heat pump modes including cooling, heating, defrost, emergency heat, and auxiliary heat mode. Students will identify and explain different methods of accomplishing defrost; charge a system correctly in the heating and cooling mode; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components; perform tests for adequate air flow; and determine balance point and coefficiency of performance.

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HVAC Refrigerant Recovery Prep Class & Exam

EPA Recov Cert/Exam Prep - HART 1094 $70.00
ST IN HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION MECHANIC AND REPAIRER
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of HVAC principles and CFC rules and regulations.
Topics address recently identified events and skills pertinent to the technology and relevant to the professional development of the student. Designed to provide a review of the knowledge needed for the EPA certification for the handling of CFC's. EPA mandated certification exam will be given during the last two hours of the course. The fee includes test materials and scoring. This is not a hands on training course in CFC recovery. See Compressor Change Out class for instruction in actual CFC Recovery. TEXTBOOK REQUIRED - Purchase Module 0200 EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Study Guide Third Edition.

HVAC: EPA 608 Exam - TESZ 1000  $40.00
EPA 608 Exam
Prerequisites: Prior experience in the Principles of Refrigeration.
A test only section. Photo ID required for test. Students wishing to take only certain sections of the test must provide proof of prior completion. Students urged to study the EPA 608 Module 0200 text book. This is not a hands-on course in refrigerant recovery.

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Welding

Intro to Welding - WLDG 1007 $225.00
INTRODUCTION TO WELDING USING MULTIPLE PROCESSS
An overview of the basic welding processes, including oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).  Set up machines and complete welds and cutting operations involving SMAW, OXY-FUEL, GMAW, GTAW, and resistance spot welding; practice basic shop safety; identify types of electrodes used in welding processes; define various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques. Personal equipment needed approx. $75. 

An overview of the basic welding processes, including oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Set up machines and complete welds and cutting operations involving SMAW, OXY-FUEL, GMAW, GTAW, and resistance spot welding; practice basic shop safety; identify types of electrodes used in welding processes; define various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques. Personal equipment needed approx. $75.

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Woodworking

Basic Woodworking - WDWK 1091 $105.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CABINET MAKER AND MILLWORKER
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Hands-on course. Students will learn use of woodworking tools and machinery, and will guide students through the process of completing several projects. Students will provide supplies.

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