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Basic Electrical

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E E 1 F C Basic Electricity and Electronics $ 3 3 2 . 5 0

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B K E E I n t roduction to Electricity and Electro n i c sItem Code R e q u i red Tex t b o o k

E E . 1 B e h avior of electrons and controlling electron motion

E E . 2 Electrical circuits, electrical energy and powe r

E E . 3 Electric heating and lighting, electromagnetism

E E . 4 Measuring instruments and electrical effects in fluids

E E . 5 Induced voltages and electromagnetic generators

E E . 6 Cells and batteries

E E . 7 Small-scale sources of EMP and electric motors

E E . 8 A l t e rnating curr e n t

E E . 9 Capacitors and their uses

E E . 1 0 AC motors and rectifi e r s

E E . 1 1 A m p l i fi e r s

E E . 1 2 Electrical communication

E E . 1 3 Solid state AC power control circuits

Course Objective: The student will become primarily acquainted withthe behavior of electronics to gain a thorough understanding of electrontheory. This knowledge is then applied to learning the operations ofelectrical equipment producing fundamental components, and usingthese components in working circuits.

Who this is for: Beginning students studying electricity.

Basic Electricity and Electronics

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T N. 1 A C o n s t ru c t i o n

T N. 2 A Principles and classifi c a t i o n

T N. 3 A C i r c u i t ry and cooling

T N. 4 A Tap changers

T N. 5 A C o n n e c t i o n s

T N. 6 A Special transform e r s

T N 7 . A R e a c t o r s

T N. 8 A M a i n t e n a n c e

Course Objective: The student will be familiar with the basic electri-cal and magnetic principles as applied to transformers. They will alsostudy core and shell-type construction as well as newer methods ofbuilding transformers, the principles of operation, and classification oftransformers. Cooling methods, tap changers, transformer connections,auto transformers, and reactors, inspection and maintenance and the lat-est Safety Rules when working with transformers.

Who this is for: Apprentice, journeymen, and newcomers to the fieldwho want a necessary background for understanding transformers.

Transformers


T N 1 A F C Tr a n s f o rm e r s $ 2 2 2 . 0 0


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Basic Electrical

E S . 1 E Introduction, general ru l e s

E S . 2 E Health and environmental control, vehicle operations and work area protection

E S . 3 E O verhead distribution and transmission

E S . 4 E Tree trimming, underground lines and equipment and underground residential distribu t i o n

E S . 5 E Electrical substation, construction maintenance and operation, generating stations, office safety, and first aid

Course Objective: The student will study the necessity for strict obser-vance of safety rules in preventing accidents to employees and fellowworkers and be more alert to unsafe condition(s) and to avoid unsafeact(s).

Who this is for: All employees.

Electrical Safety


E S 1 E F C Electrical Safety $ 1 3 8 . 6 0

BKES BK S a fety Manual


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Basic Electrical

C E . 1 Introduction, electronic tubes, federal law

C E . 2 Types of electronic tubes, tube markings

C E . 3 Types of electronic circuits

*A separate booklet is re q u i red for each lesson.

Course Objective: The student will gain a basic understanding of elec-tric theory, the principle of how electronic tubes work and Federal Lawas it pertains to license requirements. Booklet 2 provides more informa-tion on electronic tubes and their principle circuit while book 3 illus-trates and describes practical electronic circuits.

Who this is for: Apprentices, electricians, maintenance personnel andothers interested in different types of circuits and tubes pertaining toelectronics.

Electronics


C E 1 F C E l e c t r o n i c s $ 8 7 . 0 0




Basic Electrical

BKBC BK Brush and Commutator Maintenance

Course Objective: Learn through pictures/diagrams with writtenexplanations the how and why to proper brush and commutator clean-ing, maintenance, repairs and inspection and the importance of theseprocedures.

Who this is for: Electricians, apprentices, shop workers, foremen andothers responsible for the correct and proper maintenance of brush andcommutators.

Brush and Commutator Maintenance

B C 1 F C B rush and Commutator Maintenance $ 2 9 . 2 5



B C . 1 B rush and commutator maintenance


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Basic Electrical

E C 1 F C National Electric Code and Blueprint Reading $ 1 7 6 . 0 0



E C . 1 P r i n t r e a d i n g

E C . 2 O n e - fa m i ly dwellings, introduction

E C . 3 M u l t i - fa m i ly dwe l l i n g s

E C . 4 Commercial locations

E C . 5 Industrial locations

E C . 6 Hazardous locations

Course Objective: The student is exposed to the latest revision of theNEC (National Electrical Code Blueprint Reading) and how it pertainsto single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, commercial, indus-trial, and specialized and hazardous locations. National Electrical &Code Blueprint Reading is designed to enable the student to learn elec-trical blueprint reading and at the same time receive exposure to andbecome familiar with applicable sections of the current NationalElectrical Code.

Who this is for: Electrical inspectors, electricians, apprentices, techni-cians, drafters, designers, contractors and all persons interested inacquiring a knowledge of electrical installations which comply with thecurrent National Electrical Code.

National Electrical Code & Blueprint Reading



BKEC BK National Electric Code Blueprint Reading


Basic Electrical

L E . 5 0 C E l e m e n t a ry electrical principles

L E . 5 1 C E l e m e n t a ry electrical principles

L E . 5 2 C Electric systems, substations

L E . 5 3 C D i s t r i bution circuits

L E . 5 4 C Wood-pole structures, aluminum, concrete, fi b e rglass and steel stru c t u r e s

L E . 5 5 C Line conductors

L E . 5 6 C D i s t r i bution transform e r s

L E . 5 7 C Lightning protection

L E . 5 8 C Fuses and sw i t c h e s

L E . 5 9 C S u b s t a t i o n s

L E . 6 0 C Transmission circuits

L E . 6 1 C Locating and staking line

L E . 6 2 C Unloading, framing, and hauling wood poles

L E . 6 3 C Erecting and setting poles

L E . 6 4 C Guying poles

L E . 6 5 C Transmission tower erection

Course Objective: The apprentice will gain a general understanding ofelectricity, electrical terms, from over-head and underground distribu-tion and transmission lines to maintenance procedures as well as safetyprocedures.

Who this is for: Apprentices, linemen, cablemen, foremen, supervi-sors, and other employees of electric line construction, contractors andtransmission and distribution departments of electric utility companies.

Lineman-Cableman’s Training Basics


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L E . 6 6 C Stringing line conductors

L E . 6 7 C D i s t r i bution transformer installation

L E . 6 8 C Joining line conductors, live-line maintenance with hot-line tools

L E . 6 9 C Grounding, protective gr o u n d s

L E . 7 0 C Street lighting

L E . 7 1 C Voltage reg u l a t o r s

L E . 7 2 C Use and care of pole climbing equipment

L E . 7 3 C U n d e rground system

L E . 7 4 C Tree trimming and rope, knots, splices, and gear

L E . 7 5 C L aying conduit and manhole constru c t i o n

L E . 7 6 C Pulling cable and splicing cabl e

L E . 7 7 C P r o t e c t ive equipment

L E . 7 8 C U n d e rground residential distribu t i o n

L E 5 0 C F C L i n e m a n - C a bl e m a n ’s Training Basics $ 7 2 7 . 9 5


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L i n e m a n - C abl e m a n ’s Training Basics continued


Basic Electrical

M C . 1 Electrical tools, instruments, and safety

M C . 2 Industrial electrical symbols

M C . 3 Introduction to logic as applied to circuits

M C . 4 AC manual contactors and start e r s

M C . 5 Magnetism and magnetic solenoids

M C . 6 AC/DC contactors and magnetic motor start e r s

M C . 7 I n t e rpreting more complex line diagrams and control circuits with time-delay log i c

M C . 8 Applications and installation of control dev i c e s

M C . 9 R eversing applied to single-phase, three-phase, and DC motor types

M C . 1 0 Power distribution system transformers, switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers and bu sway s

M C . 1 1 Solid state electronic control dev i c e s

Course Objective: The student will gain a knowledge of various elec-trical motor controls, how to read them on blueprints, power distribu-tion centers, preventive maintenance and trouble shooting and safety inworking with electricity.

Who this is for: Electrical workers wanting to increase their knowl-edge of electrical motor controls.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic electricity.

Electrical Motor Controls


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M C 1 F C Electrical Motor Controls $ 4 8 6 . 0 0

M C . 1 2 Electromechancial and solid state relay s

M C . 1 3 Photoelectric and proximity control and application

M C . 1 4 P r ogr a m m a ble controllers

M C . 1 5 AC reduced voltage start e r s

M C . 1 6 Accelerating and decelerating methods and circuits

M C . 1 7 P r eve n t ive maintenance and troubleshooting techniques and applications

M C . 1 8 P r eve n t ive maintenance and troubl e s h o o t i n g



B K E M C Electric Motor Controls (Automated Industrial Systems)Item Code R e q u i red Tex t b o o k


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Basic Electrical


F E 2 0 F C Wiring Simplified (Expanded Course) $ 2 3 4 . 2 5


BKFE BK Wiring Simplifi e d

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F E . 2 0 Study guide for electric wiring

F E . 2 1 Measurement of electricity amperes, volts, watts, power costs, fluorescent lights

F E . 2 2 Wire sizes and types

F E . 2 3 Circuit breakers, fuses and circuits

F E . 2 4 Wire colors, grounded neutral, service entrance

F E . 2 5 Wiring systems

F E . 2 6 Nonmetallic cable, armored cable, testing wiring

F E . 2 7 Conduit, miscellaneous wiring, Greenfi e l d

F E . 2 8 H e avy appliance, installation of wiring devices, old wiring

F E . 2 9 M o d e rnization, grounds, motor wiring

Course Objective: Install electrical wiring so the finished job will beboth practical and safe according to National Electrical Code and willbe acceptable to electrical inspectors, power suppliers and others havingjurisdiction in the matter.

Who this is for: Beginners who are interested in learning basic electri-cal wiring.

Wiring Simplified (Expanded Course)



Basic Electrical

F E . 3 0 Underwriters, National Electric Code, electrical installations

F E . 3 1 Wire colors, grounded neutral, service entrance

F E . 3 2 Wiring systems, nonmetallic cable, armored cable, testing wiring, conduit, miscellaneous wiring, Greenfi e l d

F E . 3 3 M o d e rnization, grounds, motor wiring, heavy appliances, old wiring, installation of wiring dev i c e s

Course Objective: Install electrical wiring so the finished job will beboth practical and safe according to National Electrical Code and willbe acceptable to electrical inspectors, power suppliers and others havingjurisdiction in the matter.

Who this is for: Beginners who are interested in learning basic electri-cal wiring.

Wiring Simplified (Condensed Course)



F E 3 0 F C Wiring Simplified (Condensed Course) $ 1 0 2 . 2 5


BKFE BK Wiring Simplifi e d

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