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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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Drafting

INMT 1343: CAD/CAM - INMT 1043   $117.00
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING
Prerequisites: DFTG 1405 (1005)  or  DFTG 1409 (1009) or instructor approval.
Computer-assisted applications in integrating engineering graphics and manufacturing. Emphasis on the conversion of a working drawing using computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and related input and output devices to translate into machine code.   Review the history and application of CAD/CAM systems; illustrate the equipment and systems of CAD/CAM components; demonstrate competency of CAD/CAM software and related input and output devices; and interface CAD/CAM to machines.

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. Additional lab time may be required.  

DFTG 1409: Basic CADD - DFTG 1009         $156.00
BASIC COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
Prerequisites: Technical Drafting Skills
Concurrent with DFTG 1409. 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. Additional Lab time may be required.

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
TDLR Approved Course #  2897.  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.  No textbook needed.

Elec. Circuits & Loads - ELPT 2000      $40.00
ELECTRICAL LICENSING REGULATIONS AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REVIEW
Prerequisites: Texas State Electrical License
TDLR Approved Course #  2716.  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.  Please bring current NEC Code book and hand held calculator.

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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. 2008 NEC Code Book Required

Master Elect. Exam Review I - ELPT 1040        $225.00
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 2008 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. 2008 National Electrical Code and Electrical NEC Exam Preparation by Mike Holt is required.

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Electrical Training

Test Taking Skills - EECZ 1000  $40.00
Test Taking Skills for Electricians 
THIS IS NOT A TDLR APPROVED 4 HOUR LICENSE RENEWAL COURSE. Learn the art of taking a Texas State Electrician Exam.  Understand what to expect and how to answer difficult questions and how to prepare for the various exam questions. Test taking situations will be duplicated in the course.  Bring your 2008 NEC@ Code book and a calculator.

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 1403: DC Circuits - CETT 1003            $156.00
DC CIRCUITS
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.

EECT 1470: Struct Media Syst - 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 Opt - LOTT 1001  $156.00
INTRODUCTION TO FIBER OPTICS
Concurrent with LOTT 1401. 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. 

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Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (HVAC)

HVAC: Air Conditioning 1 - MAIR 1021         $165.00
HVAC MAINTENANCE SKILLS
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.

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
Prerequisites: HART 1407 or 1007 or concurrent enrollment, meet reading and writing requirements
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.

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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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