Workforce Training Consortium

(# 600.110)

Course Title:     Introduction to Electrical Drawings and Controls with Lab

Prerequisites:

  • Basic Electricity Overview (# 600.100) or equivalent knowledge.
  • Introduction to Electricity (#600.210) or equivalent knowledge.
  • Participant should have a General Electrical Overview or some General A/C Knowledge.

Course Length and Maximum Class Size:

16 Classroom hours given in (5) 3 hour sessions. Maximum class size is 18.

Objective:

This course is designed to strengthen the skills of entry level maintenance personnel who will install and repair Industrial Electrical Control Systems. Upon completion, participants should be able to read and interpret basic electrical drawings with an emphasis on Ladder Diagrams and Ladder Logic Diagrams.

Lab provides hands on experience to strengthen the skills and knowledge acquired in Electrical Drawings and Controls

Content:

1. Types and purposes of Electrical Drawings--Wiring, Layout, Ladder and Flow Diagrams 1 Hour
2. Types of Symbols used in Electrical Drawings--Control Components, Logic and Flow 1 Hour
3. Rules for reading and creating Schematics 1 Hour
4. Relay Ladder Schematics (hardwire) 2 Hours
5. Ladder Logic Schematics 1 Hour
6. Converting Relay Ladder to Ladder Logic 1 Hour
7. Electrical Drawing Reading Practice 2 Hours
8. Lab 6 Hours

Beneficial to:

Machine operators, basic electrical maintenance, or any individuals desiring increased knowledge in electrical drawing and controls and are thinking of progressing to motor starters and/or PLC operation.

Equipment Needed for Instruction:

Dry erase board or chalk board, overhead projector