V.C., Construction Apprenticeship - Electricity (Commercial)

Certificate Type: VC
Major Code: CWIRE-VC
CIP: 0846030204

Apprenticeship training at Seminole State College is provided in conjunction with local electrical contractors and Florida Electrical Apprenticeship and Training, Inc.

This is a limited-access program. Candidates must:

• Apply and be accepted at Seminole State College;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be physically capable of performing the work of the respective trade;
• Provide proof of Florida residency for the waiver status;
• Be employed by the sponsoring company.

All students in registered apprenticeship programs are exempt from taking the basic skills exam.

Students interested in college credit courses must:

• Meet with apprenticeship coordinator;
• Provide official transcripts indicating a standard high school diploma or equivalent.

Training covers a specified period of time during which the apprentice learns a skill or trade under the supervision of a competent craftsman. Each apprentice must complete specified hours of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. Standards provide for a schedule of work processes, from simple to the most complex, which the apprentice must follow during the on-the-job training. The apprentice's wages increase as skills and knowledge increase.

Total program hours: 8,744

Major Courses
BCA0002	Basic Construction Skills This course will provide a basic introduction to construction and will include basic safety, basic math, introduction to tools, basic rigging, introduction to blueprints and the identification of electrical conductors, devices and conduits.	93
BCV0643	Residential Wiring This course covers residential wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code including computation of circuit loads, wire sizes, types of switches, ground fault requirements and appliance circuits. Special circuits for heating, pools and spas, service equipment and calculations and low voltage circuits will also be covered.	93
BCV0650	Commercial Wiring This course complies with the National Electrical Code requirements for commercial installations. It covers electrical services, circuits, conduit systems, heating and cooling systems, overcurrent protection, emergency systems and panel board selections.	93
BCV0664	Industrial Wiring This course will apply electrical codes, computation for circuits and system protections pertaining to industrial buildings and installations. It will also review for the electrical journeyman's license test.	93
BCV0680L	Electrical OJT This application-based course encompasses actual on-the-job training performance and proficiency of all electrical trade skills. This course may be repeated up to eight times.	680
Complete the above course eight times
EER0002	DC Fundamentals This course examines the theories of electricity and magnetism. Students will learn and use Ohm's Law in the calculation of various circuits. Series, parallel and series/parallel circuits will be examined. Conduction and resistance in various materials will be explained. How generators and motors operate will be examined.	93
EER0052	Structured Cabling In this course students will learn what structured cabling and CCTV systems are and how to install and troubleshoot them. Students get hands-on experience working with copper and coaxial media. Students will learn about standards, codes and emerging trends in premises wiring.	93
EER0212	AC Theory This course is an introduction to AC theory, AC circuits and single and three-phase circuits and systems. Generation of AC power, transformers and various AC motors will also be examined.	93
EER0441	Motor Control This course is for advanced electrical personnel. It will encompass motors, motor controls, transformers, I.O. modules, electric braking frequency drives, relays, logic devices and circuit boards.	93
EER0940L	Electrical OJT This application-based course encompasses actual the on-the-job training performance and proficiency of all electrical trade skills. This course may be repeated up to four times.	640
Complete the above course four times
Optional college credit courses for students pursuring the A.S., Building Construction Technology:
BCN2230	Construction Materials and Methods I An introduction to the art of building, this course deals with whole systems of building: heavy timber framing, wood platform framing, masonry load bearing wall, structural steel framing, concrete framing and enclosures. The evolutionary development of the system, the properties of its major materials, the possibilities and limitations of the building method and the basis for choosing among systems is covered.	3
BCN2231	Construction Materials and Methods II An introduction to the art of building, this course deals with whole systems of building: doors/windows, construction finishes, specialties and accessories, equipment, furnishings, special construction, conveyance systems, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and electrical/controls systems. The evolutionary development of the system, the properties of its major materials, the possibilities and limitations of the building method and the basis for choosing among systems is covered.	3
BCN2272	Blueprint Reading Blueprint Reading is a study of the principles involved in the use and interpretation of drawings and specifications commonly used in light construction. Topics include history of recorded drawings, architectural and structural details, materials, structural, mechanical and electrical systems and related building code requirements. Lab fee required.	2
BCT2730	Project Management and Supervision This course provides a comprehensive overview of the construction superintendent's role in the construction process. Generally accepted practices among construction superintendents are explored in detail. Lab fee required.	3