Alameda County JATC 
Fall 2010 Continuing Education Classes
Advanced Lighting Controls
Class 1
Days:
Tuesdays and Thursdays (18 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 54
hours
Dates:
August 17 to October 14, 2010
Class Size:
8 Minimum – 16 Maximum
Instructor:
Cary Matsumura/Tanya Pitts
Class 2 (Curriculum same as Class 1)
Days:
Tuesdays and Thursdays (18 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 54
hours
Dates:
October 19 to December 21, 2010 (No class Wednesday, November 24,
2010, Thanksgiving Break)
Class Size:
8 Minimum – 16 Maximum
Instructor:
Cary Matsumura/Tanya Pitts
Description: Hands-on instruction for the Journeyman Electrician. This
class will focus on the installation and commissioning of the latest
efficiency lighting devices and control systems for energy management.
Labs will utilize the latest devices from Lightolier, Lutron Watt Stopper
and GE. After completion of hours and final exam you will be CALCTP State
Certified and Certificates will be issued.
Materials…………………………………………………………………………….$40.00
Aerial Lift Safety
Days:
Wednesday (1 Session)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 3
Hours
Dates:
December 1, 2010
Class Size:
10 Minimum – 25 Maximum
Instructor:
Joe Buhowsky
Description: Construction workers have the highest number of deaths among
major industry groups. Aerial Lift incidents account for a significant
portion of these deaths. You will learn the current and best practices
on how to safely operate and work from an aerial lift.
Materials…………………………………………………………………………….$10.00
Building Automation Systems
Days:
Wednesdays (7 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours:
21 Hours
Dates:
September 8 to October 20, 2010 (October 27, 2010 Make-up)
Class Size:
8 Minimum – 16 Maximum
Instructor:
David Gilfillan
Description:
Introduction to Building Automation Systems
The student will gain experience in wiring and integration of different
building systems. Hands-on labs feature a variety of technologies including
Lonworks, Bacnet and Legacy. Class time will focus on hands-on exercises
that provide the skills necessary for success when working on Building
Automation Systems.
Required Books: Building Automation: Control Devices &
Applications……..........$62.00
Building Automation: Control Devices & Applications Workbook……..$21.00
Total $83.00
2005 Code – Significant Changes
Days:
Wednesdays (3 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours:
9 hours
Dates:
September 1, 8, 15, 2010
Class Size:
10 Minimum – 25 Maximum
Instructor:
Paul Rodgers
Description:
Significant changes to the National Electrical Code based on the 2005 NEC.
Required Book: Illustrated Changes to the NEC 2005 ed.
………………………$45.00
Suggested Book: NEC Code Book – 2005 ………………………………………..$62.00
Total depends on which books need to be purchased
Computer Skills for Electricians-PC and Outlook Basics
Days:
Saturday
(2 Sessions)
Time:
8 AM – 3:00 PM
C. E. Hours:
13 hours
Dates:
November 13 and November 20, 2010
Class Size:
9 Minimum – 18 Maximum
Instructor:
Jason Kaneko
Description: Learn the basic terminology for computer hardware and the
Windows operating system. The student is introduced to simple word
processing and will learn techniques for performing basic editing functions
in a document, creating, naming, saving and opening/closing files, and will
be introduced to the fundamental procedures/skills of the Windows operating
system necessary to work comfortably on a computer.
Following up with the skills you need to start sending and responding to
email in Microsoft Outlook, as well as maintaining your Contacts, Calendar,
scheduling meetings, and working with tasks and notes.
Required Books: Handouts
Price including lunch
$40.00
Computer Skills for Electricians-Excel
Days:
Wednesday and Saturday
(2 Sessions)
Time:
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Wed.) and 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Sat.)
C. E. Hours: 8
hours
Dates:
December 15, 2010 and December 18, 2010
Class Size:
9 Minimum – 18 Maximum
Instructor:
Jason Kaneko
Description: This class will provide you with the ability to create and edit
a basic worksheet. You will also learn simple calculations as well as
formatting basics.
Prerequisite: Must have knowledge of Windows Environment and Basic working
commands in Microsoft Products, namely CUT, COPY and PASTE.
Required Books:
Handouts…………………………………………………………$20.00
Conduit Bending
Days:
Mondays
(14 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours:
42 hours
Dates:
September 13 to December 13, 2010
Class Size:
5 Minimum – 10 Maximum
Instructor:
Eric Juhl
Description: This
hands-on course will provide training necessary for bending ½” to 2-½” EMT
and rigid conduit, and large conduit, with the use of EMT, Hickey and
Chicago Benders.
Bring your: Tape measure, Torpedo level, Hacksaw, Protractor, Pencil
and optional “No Dog.”
Required Books:
Electrician’s Guide to Conduit Bending………………$12.00
Confined Space Training
Days:
Saturday
(1 Session)
Time:
8 AM – 4:30 PM
C.E. Hours:
8 hours
Dates:
September 11, 2010
Class Size:
7 Minimum – 15 Maximum
Instructor:
Joe Buhowsky
Description: This
course will cover permit and non-permit confined space and safety
requirements, OSHA regulations and protective equipment. Class includes use
of air sampling device and confined space entry, with retrieval equipment.
This training does not qualify employees to enter Permit-Required Confined
Spaces.
Materials……………………………………………………………………….........
$10.00
CPR / First Aid
Days:
Saturday
(1 Session)
Time:
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
C.E. Hours:
6 hours
Dates:
September 18, 2010 or November 6, 2010 or December 11, 2010
Class Size:
6 Minimum – 12 Maximum
Instructor:
Paul Rodgers
Description:
Certification in emergency response CPR and Basic First Aid.
Required Costs: Red Cross First Aid/CPR Cards and Information
Card………..$10.00
Optional Material:
AED Med Products (Face guard).....………………….$10.00
Total depends on what is purchased
Electrical Detailing
Days:
Mondays and Wednesdays (12 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
C.E. Hours:
24 hours
Dates:
Monday, September 13, 2010 to Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Class Size:
10 Minimum – 20 Maximum
Instructor:
Bob Wright
Description: Detailing
of Electrical Installations, combining information from Architectural, Civil
and
Electrical Prints for the beginning Foreman.
Required Books:
Detailing kit. …………………………………………………….
$50.00
Fire Alarm Hands-On & Code
Days:
Saturdays
(3 Sessions)
Time:
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 18
hours (12 hours lecture, 6 hours lab)
Dates:
October 16, October 23, October 30, 2010 (November 6th Lab
Session if needed)
Class Size:
Lectures: 24 Maximum Labs: 12 Maximum -- Minimum
Class size - 6
Instructor:
Donald Dones
Description: Students
will pull wire, terminate, activate and troubleshoot a fire alarm system.
This class will also help prepare students for the California State Fire
Alarm Certification. Topics include the placement and utilization of
equipment, sizing of components and calculations.
Required Books:
NFPA 72 (2002 edition)………………………………………… $82.00
Bring 2002 NEC Code Book as a Reference
Motor Control - Beginning
Days:
Wednesdays (14 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 42
hours
Dates:
September 8 to December 15th, 2010 (No class Wednesday, November 24,
2010,
Thanksgiving Break)
Class Size: 7
Minimum – 15 Maximum
Instructor:
Chico Hernandez
Description: Lecture and hands-on training/wiring on magnetic motor
starters, timers, relays, control devices along with NEC Article 430
Required Books:
Understanding Basic Motor Controls ……………….. $40.00
Motor Control Advanced – 2
Days:
Tuesdays
(12 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours:
36 hours
Dates:
August 24 to November 9, 2010
Class Size:
6 Minimum – 12 Maximum
Instructor:
Jim Guthrie
Description: Introduction to Integrated Motor Control Systems
Introduction to PLC Operation and Programming*.
*Prerequisite: Advanced Motor Control – 1, or passing the Motor Control
Advanced - 1 final examination
Required Books: LogixPro workbook…………..…………………………………$65.00
AJATC Binder …………………………………………………....$10.00
Motor Control Advanced – 4
Days:
Thursdays
(12 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours:
36 hours
Dates:
August 26 to November 11, 2010
Class Size:
6 Minimum – 12 Maximum
Instructor:
Jim Guthrie
Description:VFD Integrated Motor Control Systems with Automated Motor
Control.*
*Prerequisite: Must have taken Advanced Motor
Control 1, 2 & 3.
Required Books: Electric Motor Drives……………….……………………$10.00
AJATC Binder……………………………………………….…$44.00
Total depends on what is purchased
NFPA 70E
Days:
Mondays
(4 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours:
12 hours
Dates:
September 27, October 4, October 11 and October 18 2010
Class Size:
10 Minimum – 25 Maximum
Instructor:
Joe Buhowsky
Description: This course will focus on the NFPA 70E standard for electrical
safety in the workplace. Topics include hazard assessment,
energized work permits, PPE selection and limitations.
Required Books: NFPA 70E Code Book (2009 Ed.)……………………………………$50.00
Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Text…………………………..............$44.00
Total $94.00
OSHA 10
Days:
Wednesdays (4 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 12
hours
Dates: August 25, September 1, September 8
and September 15, 2010
Class Size: 10
Minimum – 25 Maximum
Instructor:
Joe Buhowsky
Description: This course will familiarize students with occupational and
health hazards related to the construction industry.
OSHA-10 card issued upon successful completion of all four classes.
OSHA 30
Days:
Wednesdays (10 Sessions) (The first four sessions of this class meet with
OSHA 10)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 30 hours
Dates:
August 25– November 3, 2010 (No Class September 22, 2010)
Class Size: 10 Minimum – 25
maximum
Instructor: Joe Buhowsky
Description: This 30 - hour safety course is based upon the OSHA Standards
for the Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926) covering but not limited to Fire
Protection Prevention, Hand Powered Tools, Scaffolds, Most Frequently Cited
Violations, Fall Protection, Excavation and Trenching.
OSHA-30 card issued upon successful completion of OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
classes.
*You need to have taken OSHA 10 within six months of the start date and with
the same instructor, in order to get an OSHA 30 card.
Required Books: OSHA 10 Hour Training Workbook……………………………………
$26.00
OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 use the same book – total for both classes……..
$26.00
Intro to OSHPD
Days:
Wednesday
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 6
Hours
Dates:
December 8 and 15, 2010
Class Size:
10 Minimum – 25 Maximum
Instructor:
Joe Buhowsky
Description: OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) is
the governmental body that oversees construction and remodeling of Hospitals
and Skilled Nursing Facilities in California. Currently there are more
than $20 billion worth of projects under review or in construction.
Prepare yourself for work on one of these projects, by learning about the
2010 California Electrical Code.
Materials………………………………………………………………………………………………...
$10.00
Solar Photovoltaics
Class 1
Lecture:
Days: 4 - Saturdays
Times: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Dates:
September 18, September 25, October 2, and October 9, 2010
C.E. Hours: 32
hours
Class 2 (Curriculum same as Class 1)
Lecture:
Days:Tuesdays and Thursdays, (8 Evening Sessions and 1 Saturday Session)
Times:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dates:
September 21 – October 14, 2010
Lab:
Days: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Times: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
C.E. Hours:
32 hours
Class Size:
7 Minimum – 14 Maximum
Instructor:
Bill Kenney
Description: This course will teach electricians how to design, install and
maintain a Solar Photovoltaic System on a residential or commercial
building.
Required Books: ATP PhotoVoltaic Systems
……………………………………………..$67.00
Workbook ……………………………………………………………….........$20.00
$87.00
Test Instruments
Days:
Tuesdays and Thursdays (5 Sessions)
Time:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours:
15 hours
Dates:
Tuesday, October 19 to Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Class Size:
6 Minimum – 12 Maximum
Instructor:
Floyd Colton
Description: Learn the
proper use of multimeters, circuit analyzers, meggers and more.
Required Books: Test Instruments Application Manual – ATP/Mazur …………………..
$38.00
Traffic Signals
Days:
Saturdays (3 Sessions)
Time:
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
C.E. Hours: 18
hours
Dates:
October 2, October 9, and October 16, 2010
Class Size:
8 Minimum – 16 Maximum
Instructor:
Kurt Dembrowicz
Description: This course will teach students how to properly install traffic
signal wiring projects and street lighting installation. This hands-on
course will utilize the Traffic Signal Intersection at the Training Center.
In addition, learn about local and Caltrans codes, erection of light poles,
constructing pole bases and drilling will also be covered.
Bring your Hand Tools.
Materials………………………………………………………………………………………………...
$40.00