Electrical Trade and Technology

This course provides an introduction and general understanding of fire alarm detection and protection systems. You’ll begin by examining hazards, procedures and equipment related to fire protection, as well as identifying and describing fire detection and alarm system regulations. You’ll determine the criteria for the installation of a fire alarm system and for the location of its components, which includes interpreting drawings and specifications. You’ll then get hands-on practice connecting, testing and troubleshooting fire alarm systems. You’ll conclude the course by learning how to verify and maintain fire alarm systems.

Building on previous course material, this advanced course in fire alarm detection systems examines in greater detail the applications of fire alarm systems, as well as their operation, testing and inspection requirements. You’ll also explore the principles and technology of fire detection devices, signal appliances, control equipment and ancillary devices controlled by the system. The course also covers traditional field wiring circuits, the connection of field devices, and the basics of microprocessor-based systems using addressable devices and remote annunciation. Other life safety support systems, such as smoke control and elevator recall, are also covered.

Pre-requisites:

• CNTR 228

This course is designed to develop technical writing and presentation skills to ensure workplace readiness. Students will learn how to evaluate communication situations, analyze documents, assess research sources and develop organizational skills to apply in their work. They will learn about and practice designing, formatting and writing a range of professional documents. Students will also develop confidence (through practice) in the development and delivery of effective and engaging presentations.

Equivalents:

• COMN 220
• COMM 1070
• COMM 260

This applied computer course provides students with critical electronic communications, data and file management skills, along with a strong focus on using common productivity applications to format, calculate, analyze, visualize, and present or report data and information. Industry standard project management principles are implemented throughout the course from a digital perspective, so students can have an appreciation for how computing skills relate to real world business processes.

In this course, you’ll be introduced to key concepts in electrical theory, including circuit fundamentals and EMF sources. You’ll connect and analyze a series resistive, parallel resistive and series-parallel circuits, and Edison 3-wire systems. You’ll examine how electromotive force (EMF) is produced, and you’ll explain photovoltaic electricity generation and the production of electricity in AC and DC generators. You’ll also investigate the requirements for installing and maintaining batteries.

This course examines the characteristics of three-phase indication motors and DC machines. You’ll explore the stator and rotor parameters of three-phase induction motors, and you’ll describe the operation of three-phase motors and starters, as well as the operation of variable frequency drives. You’ll also examine the characteristics of alternators and synchronous motors.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 272

In this lab-based course, you’ll connect and analyze three-phase induction motors and analyze their stator and rotor parameters. You’ll also get hands-on practice connecting and evaluating the operation of three-phase motors and starters, variable frequency drives, DC machines and alternators. You’ll conclude the course by connecting and analyzing synchronous motors.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 276

In this course, you’ll examine, connect and analyze single-phase transformers, as well as perform load tests, open-circuit tests and short-circuit tests on a transformer. You’ll also connect and analyze autotransformers and three-phase transformer connections. You’ll conclude the course by connecting and analyzing the equipment used for energy measurement, including self-contained meter sockets and instrument transformers.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 272

Corequsites:

• ELTR 306

In this course, you’ll begin by connecting and analyzing rectifiers, battery chargers, filters and controlled rectifiers. You’ll also explore how to analyze circuit harmonics and connect and analyze uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. You’ll get hands-on experience programming and connecting variable frequency drives, and you’ll explore cathodic protection systems. This course also includes an examination of the installation requirements for electric renewable energy systems.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 306

In this lab-based course, you’ll explore key skills required when working with electricity. You’ll learn how to recognize resistor types and ratings, and you’ll identify the properties of conductors, semiconductors and insulators. You’ll get hands-on experience using measuring equipment, learning to splice, tap and terminate conductors, and connecting and analyzing relay control circuits, alarm systems and smoke alarms. You’ll also design and connect switching circuits using schematic and wiring diagrams.

In this course, you’ll learn about important safety legislation, regulations and industry policies in the workplace, including lifting, rigging, hazardous materials, fire protection and electrical safety. As well, you’ll examine key sections of the Canadian Electrical (CE) code, including conductors, service and grounding requirements, wiring methods, and the installation of electrical equipment and luminaires. The course concludes with interpreting orthographic projections, block, wiring and schematic diagrams, identifying construction drawing components, and interpreting electrical construction drawings.

This course builds on your previous theory course. You’ll begin by examining the properties and characteristics of alternating current (AC) and the effect of resistive, inductive, and capacitive (RLC) loads in these circuits. You’ll connect and analyze the effects of capacitors and inductors in circuits, and you’ll calculate power, reactive power and apparent power in AC circuits. You’ll also connect and analyze AC series circuits and parallel circuits that contain resistors, inductors and/or capacitors. The course concludes with analysis of single-phase motors and single-phase power factor correction circuits.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 204

This course gives you hands-on experience connecting, analyzing, and troubleshooting residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. You will explore the components and sequence of operation of residential and commercial HVAC systems as well as hot water heating and heat trace systems.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 218

This course begins with an exploration of the operation, connection and analysis of relays and contactors. You’ll analyze timers and smart relays, and you’ll learn how motor protective devices operate. You’ll also interpret wiring and schematic diagrams for magnetic controls and switching circuits, and you’ll identify the components and applications of magnetic motor starters and overload protection devices. The course concludes with connecting and analyzing motor control circuits and NEMA and IEC reversing motor starters.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 218

This course begins with a review of electrical codes and standards, as well as of conductor materials and sizes, and service feeders and branch circuits. You’ll then begin a deeper examination of specific installation requirements, plans and diagrams. You’ll explore the requirements for electric vehicle charging, electrical space heating and cooling, and service requirements for apartment buildings and patient care facilities, as well as capacitor bank installations and code requirements for pools, mobile homes and temporary wiring. The course concludes with examining specifications for electrical installations and interpreting commercial electrical construction drawings.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 219

This course covers the theory and principles of three-phase electrical systems. You’ll examine how to connect and analyze three-phase wye systems, delta systems, and delta wye systems, as well as how to calculate the power components of three-phase systems. You’ll also connect and analyze circuits relating to power factor correction.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 272

Building on your previous knowledge of the Canadian Electrical (CE) Code, this course focuses on the rules and regulations related to the grounding and bonding of three-phase systems, as well as the requirements for protection and control devices. You’ll also examine the installation requirements for capacitors and transformers and the CE Code requirements for substation and submersible pump installations. Lastly, you’ll investigate the installation requirements for individual motors and motor banks.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 279

In this course, you’ll focus on the electrical systems found in industrial environments, including interpreting electrical drawings and schematic diagrams for motor control circuits. You’ll explore how to convert between wiring and schematic diagrams, and you’ll design and connect controls and switching circuits. You’ll also program, connect and analyze a PLC and connect and analyze pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 275
• ELTR 276

This course concludes your examination of the Canadian Electrical (CE) Code, including application of rules and requirements for grounding, bonding, distribution layout and wiring methods. You’ll determine the installation requirements for communication systems, electric welders, lighting, emergency systems and unit equipment, as well as various hazardous and high-voltage installations. This course also examines safety regarding arc flash hazards and personal protective grounding. You will finish the course by examining the Red Seal requirements for interprovincial examination and explore coaching skills you can use to help train apprentice.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 308

Electrical Diagrams and AutoCAD provides hands-on, practical experience in design and drawing by employing computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) principles and software, specifically with AutoCAD software. You will acquire valuable skills by producing two-dimensional (2D) drawings that make use of drawing theory and geometric construction. To achieve your goals, you will apply basic drawing commands, manipulate tools and organize the display of drawing elements by using interface commands, settings, editing, measurement, display control, grids, text, layers and hatch techniques. You will use these CADD skills in drawing electrical diagrams.

Equivalents:

• ENGD 226

This course introduces you to the fundamental mathematical principles that you will need to meet the requirements of your program. You’ll explore the trade applications of whole numbers, fractions and decimals, as well as metric and imperial conversion and geometric problems. You’ll perform algebraic operations and use ratios, proportions and percentages to solve trade-related problems.

This cooperative work term course provides the opportunity to apply your classroom learning in a practical workplace setting, as well as gain valuable industry experience. The work placement includes full-time paid employment and is optional.

Pre-requisites:

• CNTR 228
• COMM 238
• ELTR 279