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Workforce
Training
Technical &
Industrial
Class
Descriptions
Class Schedule
Welding -
Lewiston &
Kamiah
Welding - Aluminum
(Basic)
This
30-hour class is designed specifically to give
students the basic safety, equipment and welding
skills needed in the welded aluminum boat
industry. This class is limited to six
students. This ratio allows the instructor
to give one-on-one time and accommodate all
skill levels.
Welding - Stick (Basic)
This is a 30-hour class
in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick Welding).
This class is perfect for beginners or welders
looking to brush up existing skills. Class
is limited to six students in order to offer
one-on-one time with instructor. Stick,
oxygen-acetylene, cutting and safety will be
covered.
Welding - Wirefeed (Basic)
This course
provides introduction in the process of wirefeed
welding techniques and the use of the wirefeed
welding machine. Practice in all positions
will be offered using gas shielded solid and
flux-cored steel wire on mild steel plate.
The class will also include instruction on the
safety and use of Oxy-Acetylene and Plasma
cutting processes. The class is limited to
six students, so register early.
Welding - TIG
This TIG welding class
will consist of 30 hours of training in learning
the basics of TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding.
The various materials used for welding in the
class will consist of steel, stainless, and
aluminum plates. Training will cover how
to set the welding machine for each process, how
to prepare the Tungsten electrode for welding,
different welding positions, filler metal
selection, troubleshooting and safety. The class
is limited to 4 students.
C-STOP (Contractor’s
Safety Training Orientation Program)
C-Stop is the basic industrial safety course
consisting of several topics addressing health
and safety on the job. Upon successful
completion of this course, the student will
receive a C-Stop card good for two years. Offered
by contract only. Call for information.
C-STOP Refresher Course
This is a refresher course that will enable you
to obtain a two-year renewal of your C-Stop
card. Pre-requisites for this course include
completion of the Basic C-Stop course or
possession of a current C-Stop card. Offered by
contract only. Call for information.
Flagging & Traffic
Control
This class is required for flagging on roads under the Department of
Transportation jurisdiction. Upon
successful completion of this course and exam,
you will receive a registered flagging card
valid for three years and accepted in Idaho,
Washington, Montana, Oregon, and Utah.
Traction
Control
Skid Car Training - This training is
designed to increase
safety and awareness for drivers who make a
living on the road!
Skid Truck Training -
Call today to register for this
exciting learning and safety opportunity.
APPRENTICE PROGRAMS
ELECTRICAL
APPRENTICE INFORMATION
Electrical apprentice
classes are held on
campus and through correspondence.
Students are also expected to work in
the field with journeymen electricians to
complete the learning experience.
Apprentices must register with the Idaho
Division of Building Safety for their
apprentice field hours to count toward the
required 2000 hours per year. You
can contact the State Division at: Electrical
Bureau, Licensing Section, 208-334-2183, or on their website at:
http://dbs.idaho.gov/programs/electrical/index.html.
Section A of each year
is offered in the Fall semester only.
Section B of each year will be offered in
the Spring semester. Students must
complete the sections in order, or obtain
permission from the Division of Building
Safety to test into a higher level.
Electrical apprentices who are successful in
their classes can apply for credit for their
classes. The cost is $10.00 per
credit. Each semester of classes is
worth three credits, and if the student
completes the 2000 hours of apprentice time
in the workplace it is worth 10 credits per
year.
PLEASE NOTE:
The registration deadline for all
electrical apprentice classes, including
correspondence, is
December
21, 2012.
All apprentices must register each
semester, even if your business is paying
your fees. If you register after the
deadline date
a $50.00 late fee
will be added to your fees.
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED!
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE
YEARS 1-4
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
CLICK HERE
FOR CORRESPONDENCE
APPLICATION FORM
NEW!!! Electrical Apprentice Year 1 now
offered in an online format. Call for
details.
This course is designed
for students who either
live too far away from
campus (more than 50
miles) or are working
out of town during the
semester. Students
will be given a timeline
and be expected to
follow the timelines.
Students who fail to
maintain currency in the
class may be dropped
from the class.
Requirements for taking
the correspondence
course are:
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You must
live more than 50 miles from the school
campus
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or show
proof of working out of town
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And must
have a journeyman electrician who will
sign as a mentor.
Applications
can be obtained through the link above or from the Workforce Training
Office by calling: 208-792-2442. Once
you have returned the completed application, it will be taken under
consideration and you will be notified if
you qualify for this program.
Electrical
Apprentice &
Correspondence Year
1
ELAPR
100 & 101 - Electrical Theory 1-A & B:
These classes provide apprentices an
introduction to the basics of electricity.
Topics include electrical math, hand-tools,
atomic theory, Ohm’s Law, series circuits,
parallel circuits, comb circuits, electrical
testing, and an introduction to the National
Electrical Code.
ELAPR
104 - Practicum
consists of 2000 hours of on the job
training with a journeyman electrician. Students
obtain experience with basic electricity, hand
tools, atomic theory, Ohm’s law, series
circuits, parallel circuits, comb circuits,
electrical testing, raceways, boxes, fittings,
conduit bending, conductors, blueprint reading,
commercial and industrial wiring, and
residential wiring. Students are responsible to
find employment independently.
Electrical
Apprentice &
Correspondence Year
2
ELAPR
102 & 103 - Electical Theory II-A & B:
These classes
build on Electrical Theory I-A & B and provide a
study of alternating current, induction in
alternating currents, RL series circuits,
capacitors, capacitance in AC, RC series
circuits, RL parallel circuits, RLC series
circuits, three phase circuits, transformers,
and three phase transformers. Pre-requisite
ELAPR 100 & 101.
ELAPR 105 - Practicum is
2000 hours of on
the job training with a journeyman electrician.
Students will experience working with
alternating current, induction in the
alternating current, RL series circuits,
capacitors, capacitance in AD, RC series
circuits, RL parallel circuits, RLC series
circuits, three phase circuits, transformers,
three phase transformers, motors, grounding,
boxes & fittings, conductor installations, cable
trays, conductors termination and splices,
installation of electrical services, circuit
breakers and fuses, contactors and relays, and
electrical lighting.
Electrical
Apprentice &
Correspondence Year
3
ELAPR 200 &
201 -
Electrical Theory III-A & B:
These classes
build on Electrical Theory II-B with load
calculations, branch circuits and feeders,
conductor selection and calculations, over
current protection, raceway box and fitting fill
requirements, wiring devices, and distribution
equipment. Pre-requisite ELAPR 102 & 103.
ELAPR 204 - Practicum is
2000 hours of on the job training with a
journeyman electrician. Students practice load
calculations, branch circuits and feeders,
conductor selection and calculations, over
current protection, raceway box and fitting fill
requirements, wiring devices, distribution
system transformers, electrical symbols and
diagrams, lamps, ballasts and components, logic
applied to line diagrams, motor calculations,
solenoids, DC motors & transformers, motor
controls, contactors and motor starters,
hazardous locations, and control devices.
Electrical
Apprentice &
Correspondence Year
4
ELAPR 202
& 204 - Electrical
Theory IV-A & B:
These classes build on Electrical Theory III-A &
B and are the culmination of the 4 year series.
They include the
intensive advanced study of the National
Electrical Code, purpose, definitions, and
general requirements. Information as it relates
to code on grounded conductors, branch circuits,
feeders, service calculations and outside branch
circuits, services and over-current protection,
grounding, and bonding. Pre-requisite ELAPR 201
& 202.
ELAPR 205 - Practicum is
2000 hours of on
the job training with a journeyman electrician.
Students experience real life work using the
National Electrical Code as it relates to
grounded conductors, branch circuits, feeders,
service calculations and outside branch
circuits, services and over current protection,
grounding, bonding, surge arresters, TV surge
suppressors, wiring methods, conductors for
general wiring, enclosures, cords and cables,
fixture wires, panel boards, and control panels,
motors, motor circuits, and controllers, air
conditioning and refrigeration equipment and
generators, transformers, hazardous locations,
pools, and hot tubs.
Washington
Electrical Trainee
Basic Electrical
Training
Are you a Washington Electrical or HVAC trainee
and need the 8 hours of basic electrical
training? We offer six electrical training
courses in this continuing educatin series.
These courses have been approved by Washington
Labort and Industries for 8 hours of training
time each. Washington Apprentices are
currently required to have 32 hours of classroom
training per licensing period.
Continuing
Education for
Electrical
Journeymen
Journeymen and Master Electricians must complete
at least 24 hours of continuing education
instruction in every three year period between
updates of the National Electrical Code. A
minimum of 16 hours of code update are required
covering changes included in the latest edition
of the National Electric Code. To meet the need
for this training we are offering training that
will meet these requirements. Our training is
valid for both Idaho & Washington Journeymen.
Attend our cost effective training and save your
travel dollars. Dates for this course will
depend on the need pr prospective students. If
you are in need of obtaining your 16 hours of
code update, please call 208-79-2388
HVAC APPRENTICE
INFORMATION
HVAC
apprentice campus and correspondence classes are
held while students work in the field with
journeymen HVAC technicians. Apprentices
must register with the Idaho Division of
Building Safety for their apprentice field hours
to count toward the required 2000 hours per
year. You can contact the State Division
at: HVAC Bureau, 208-334-6180 or on their
website at
http://dbs.idaho.gov/programs/hvac/index.html.
PLEASE NOTE:
The registration deadline for HVAC apprentice classes, is
December 21, 2012.
All apprentices must register each
semester, even if your business is paying
your fees. If you register after the
deadline date
a $50.00 late fee
will be added to your fees.
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED!
HVAC
Apprenticeship Year 1-A & B
Year 1
information covers basic math, safety, hand
tools, fuel piping and venting, energy sources,
basic systems overview, introduction to code,
introduction to applied science and customer
service.
HVAC
Apprenticeship Year 2-A & B
Year 2
information covers appliance installation,
introduction to blueprints and specifications,
indoor air quality, basic electricity, and heat
gain and loss.
HVAC
Apprenticeship Year 3-A & B
Year 3
information covers basic controls, system air
flow and duct sizing, basic air conditioning and
refrigeration, an introduction to hydronics,
basic sheet metal, and an introduction to
service.
HVAC
Apprenticeship Year 4-A & B
Year 4 information includes an introduction to
testing and air balance, HVAC control
strategies, advanced air conditioning and heat
pumps, advanced service, system integration and
design, code review and project management.
PLUMBING APPRENTICE INFORMATION
Plumbing
apprentice correspondence classes are held
while students work in the field with
journeymen Plumbing technicians.
Apprentices must register with the Idaho
Division of Building Safety for their
apprentice field hours to count toward the
required 2000 hours per year. You can
contact the State Division at:
Plumbing Bureau, 208-334-3442 or on their
website at
http://dbs.idaho.gov/programs/plumbing/index.html.
PLUMBING
APPRENTICE STUDENTS
PLEASE NOTE:
The registration deadline for
plumbing apprentice correspondence classes is
December 21, 2012.
All apprentices must register each
semester, even if your business is paying
your fees. If you register after the
deadline date
a $50.00 late fee
will be added to your fees.
PLUMBING APPRENTICE
YEARS 1-4
Year 1 Plumbing
Apprentice classes are
currently offered as
correspondence or online
classes. Years 2-4
Plumbing Apprentice are
currently offered
as correspondence
classes only.
Plumbing
Apprenticeship Year 1-A & B
Information
in these classes cover introduction to the
plumbing profession, safety, hand & power tools,
fittings and piping methods, mathematics,
vocabulary, introduction to the plumbing code,
and isometric drawings.
Plumbing
Apprenticeship Year 2-A & B
Information
in these classes cover safety in a residential
setting, more advanced mathematics, blueprint
reading and continued study of the plumbing code
and its application.
Plumbing
Apprenticeship Year 3-A & B
Information
in these classes cover blueprint reading for
commercial projects, hydraulics & boilers,
plumbing code review, special occupancy, and gas
piping, sizing and venting.
Plumbing
Apprenticeship Year 4-A & B
Information
in these classes cover safety review,
mathematics review, continued isometric drawing
and the interpretation, application and
memorization of the plumbing code.
WHERE ARE WE
LOCATED?
1920 3rd Avenue North
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: (208) 792-2388
Toll Free: (800) 879-0452
Fax: (208) 792-2680
Hours - 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
(Call for
Summer Hours) |
