Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology Service Management — Grand Prairie

The student will be taught how to use basic information for electrical and electronic industries as well as some basic concepts used in performing the electrical and low voltage technician’s skill-sets. Material covered includes basic safety, mathematical principles focused on whole numbers, fractions, measurement, decimals, percentages, and the metric system. Additionally, students will be taught how to use hand tools and power tools most commonly used the trades, i.e.: screwdrivers, tape measures, hand saws, drills, etc.

The student will learn how to use basic blueprint concepts, and the hardware and systems used by an electrical and electronics technician to mount and support boxes, receptacles, and other low voltage components. The student will learn how to use the various types of anchors and supports, their applications, and how to install them safely. Additionally, an overview of electrical raceways from source to destination provided. The student will learn how to use conduit types and bending techniques which completes the student’s training in this course.

This course provides the student with a general introduction to the concepts used in Ohm’s Law applied to DC series, parallel and combined circuits. This course also provides an introduction to concepts used in AC circuits. Topics include electrical theory, electromotive force, resistance, capacitance, inductance, impedance and power equations. Students will study Semiconductors and Integrated circuit theory with hands on lab time to reinforce the learning. Students will study schematic symbols and practice building circuits from schematic diagrams. Students also study appropriate application of proper diagnostic and maintenance procedures using electrical and electronic test equipment to include: meters, oscilloscopes, meg- ohm-meter, watt meters, frequency meters/generators, time domain reflectometers, continuity testers, recording instruments, and RF analyzers.
 

This course introduces the student to the electrical trade and provides them with knowledge in the areas of Electrical safety and residential electrical services. It also introduces them to the National Electrical Code and how to find the applicable codes and requirements in the electrical trade. It further provides the student with knowledge in the areas of grounding and bonding of electrical systems; NEC regulations pertaining to grounding and bonding; equipment and devices used for grounding and bonding. Students will also learn about other types of equipment and devices used in the electrical and electronic trades.
 

This course will provide the student with thorough understanding various types of conductors used in all types of electrical systems. Students will learn how to terminate conductors with different applications with the appropriate connector and/or terminal. Additionally, students will learn and practice installing conductors, pull and junction boxes using a variety of fasteners needed for a given application. Finally, they will learn the fundamentals of solar voltaic systems including design and configuration and installation.
 

This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding and functions of the various components used in motor control systems. The student will be introduced to the maintenance and troubleshooting functions of motor controls systems. The student will also learn about the different types of devices and components used within motors controls systems. The course will also focus on basic guidelines and procedural information for receiving and storing, handling and installing lamps and lighting fixtures. The student will learn about (NEMA) National Electrical Manufacturers Association as they prepare to work with magnetic coils and relays, contacts and holding circuit interlock and other structural features of solenoids, timers, starters and contactors. The student will also learn about fuses and circuit breakers. They will understand how they provide protection to electrical conductors and equipment against abnormal conditions. Students will also become familiar with Programmable Logic Controllers and programming them by usage of logic ladders.

This course provides the student knowledge of the basic operation of telephone systems, types of system cables, cable color coding, cable connectors, and installation techniques in addition to identifying the types of data networks, test equipment, and procedures used in testing cables. The student will use the proper procedure and technique to install fiber-optic cabling and support equipment, while describing or demonstrating the types of fiber-optic splicing and/or terminations to achieve an acceptable and “test verified” loss within a specified and acceptable range. In addition, the student will be able to network several computers together back to a main computer.

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to install and troubleshoot call signaling systems, entry/access control systems, intrusion detection, security, and surveillance systems (included is CCTV system and key components of a CCTV system) Students will learn the function and how to install and troubleshoot systems in the areas of access control, security systems and intrusion detection, video surveillance. The students will also gain fundamental knowledge of low voltage cabling used in these systems as well as other low voltage systems.
 

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills required to successfully, plan, install and problem-solve, both standard Fire Alarm systems and Programmable Fire Alarm systems. Students will be taught the proper methods and equipment to use in residential and industrial fire- detection applications. Proper wiring/cable selection, fire-detection equipment selection, and system layout/planning will be obtained in this course of study. Programming of Fire Alarm devices and systems will be introduced. Theory of typical Fire Alarm software will be presented in this course of study. Hands-on practices of the software applications are included in the course of study.

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to install and troubleshoot rack systems, system integration, and residential systems integration. The students will be taught component function and how to install complete systems racks, residential automation systems. The students will be taught system commissioning and how to train client based systems. In addition, they will learn finish phase testing along with maintenance and repair and will also complete a 30-hour OSHA approved safety orientation that explains job site hazards, accident prevention, and standard safety procedures.

This course will enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the uses of oral and written communication and will teach the skills needed to write and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
 

This course is designed to provide students with a basic scientific overview of how nature works and how things in nature are interconnected. This course explores the study of the earth’s natural resources. Topics include the study of how air, water, soil, natural energy, and the minerals are critical and related parts of the earth’s interconnected systems.