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Applied Industrial Technology:
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS & SCHEMATICS (EST 100)
Course Description
This course provides participants with the skills to understand and use graphic representations
by preparing detailed electrical drawings. Participants will demonstrate the use of lines,
schematic drawings and interconnections, and wiring and terminal diagrams to display
electronic and electrical circuits.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical theory as it relates to schematics and
prints;
2. read and understand title blocks, drawing notes and revision systems;
3. read electrical symbols;
4. demonstrate an understanding of electrical print standards (ANSI, IEEE, JIC, NMTBA,
NEMA, etc.); and
5. recognize and use different types of electrical prints.
Course Objective
To provide the knowledge and skills required to read and understand electrical schematics
and prints commonly found in a plant environment.
Major Topics Covered
• Review of electrical theory
• Introduction to electrical schematics and prints
• Interpretation of electrical symbols
• Interpretation logic and gate symbols
• Interpretation of electronic symbols
• Recognition and use of electrical prints
• Power distribution drawings
• Industrial control prints
Prerequisites
None
Class Size
12
Course Duration
40 hours
2 hours
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