Alameda County JATC 
Continuing Education
Fall 2008 (Class Description - PDF)
Building Automation -- Bacnet Building Automation -- Echelon
Days: Wednesdays (7 Sessions) Days: Wednesdays (7 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 21 hours C.E. Hours: 21 hours
Dates: September 3 to October 15, 2008 Dates: October 22 to December 10, 2008
(no class 11/26, Thanksgiving Holiday)
Class Size: 10 Minimum – 20 Maximum Class Size: 10 Minimum – 20 Maximum
Instructor: David Gilfillan Instructor: David Gilfillan,
Description:
Introduction to Building Automation Systems
These courses are designed for anyone who has interest in becoming a field technician to install,
configure, program, troubleshoot, and monitor Building Automation Systems. The student will
gain experience in wiring and integration of different building systems. Hands-on labs feature a
variety of the newest technologies including Lonworks, Bacnet and Legacy equipment. Computer
based programs like Visio Technical will be emphasized. The majority of class time will be devoted
to hands-on exercises that provide the skills necessary for success when working on Building
Automation Systems.
Required Books: | Building Automation: Control Devices & Applications………………… | $60.00 | |
(New Texts) | Building Automation: Control Devices & Applications Workbook……. | $19.00 | |
Total | $79.00 | ||
2005 Code – Significant Changes
Days: Mondays (4 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 12 hours
Dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2008
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. ……………………………….. | $40.00 | |
Suggested Book: | NEC Code Book – 2005 ………………………………………………… | $60.00 | |
Total depends on which books need to be purchased | |||
Job-Site Communication Workshop
Days: Wednesdays (3 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours 9 hours
Dates: October 1, 8 & 15, 2008
Class Size: 10 Minimum 30 Maximum
Instructor: Joe Buhowsky
Objectives: *Become more aware of your personal communication habits.
* Provide tools to increase your effectiveness as communicators
*Gain experience in giving and receiving feedback
*Enhance your personal and professional communications.
Material Fee………………………………………………………………………………………………$15.00
Computer Skills for Electricians-Beginning Computer Skills
Days: Saturday (1 Session)
Time: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
C. E. Hours: 8 hours
Dates: September 20, 2008
Class Size: 9 Minimum – 18 Maximum
Instructor:
Description: Learn the basic terminology for computer hardware and the Windows operating system.
The student is introduced to simple word processing. The student 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.
Required Books: | Handouts Price including lunch $20.00 |
Computer Skills for Electricians-Excel
Days: Saturday (1 Session)
Time: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
C. E. Hours: 8 hours
Dates: October 18, 2008
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.
Required Books: | Handouts | Price including lunch $20.00 | |
Computer Skills for Electricians-Outlook
Days: Saturday (1 Session)
Time: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
C. E. Hours: 8 hours
Dates: November 15, 2008
Class Size: 9 Minimum – 18 Maximum
Instructor: Jason Kaneko
Description: This class will provide you 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 $20.00 |
Conduit Bending
Days: Mondays (14 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 21 hours minimum, 42 hours maximum
Dates: September 8, 2008 to December 8, 2008
Class Size: 5 Minimum – 10 Maximum
Instructor: Eric Juhl
Description: This hands-on course will provide training necessary for bending ½” to 2-1/2” EMT
and rigid conduit, and large conduit bending, 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 27, 2008
Class Size: 10 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 6, or October 11, 2008, or November 22, 2008
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 Card 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, October 27 to Monday, December 8, 2008 (off 11/26/08, Thanksgiving)
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. ………………………………………................................... | $40.00 |
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 11, 18, 25 (November 1, 2008 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 in the
JATC Fire Alarm Lab. It 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 ………………………………………………………………….. Bring any 1999, 2002, or 2005 NEC Code Book as a Reference | $50.00 |
Motor Control - Beginning
Days: Wednesdays (12 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 36 hours
Dates: September 3, 2008 to November 19, 2008
Class Size: 7 Minimum – 15 Maximum
Instructor:
Description: Lecture and hands-on training/wiring on magnetic motor starters, timers, relays,
control devices along with NEC Article 430
Required Books: | Electricians Guide to AC Motor Control ……………………………... | $27.00 |
Motor Control Advanced – 3- PLCs and VFDs
Days: Tuesdays (15 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 45 hours
Dates: September 2 to December 9, 2008
Class Size: 6 Minimum – 12 Maximum
Instructor: Jim Guthrie
Description: Introduction to Instrumentation Control. PLC PID Loop Programming.*
*Prerequisite: Must have taken Advanced Motor Control 1 & 2.
Required Books: | Lab Manual for Programmable Logic Controllers 3rd Ed…………….. | $55.00 |
AJATC Binder …………………………………..…………………… | $10.00 | |
Total | $65.00 |
Motor Control Advanced – 4 & 5
Days: Thursdays (15 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 45 hours
Dates: September 4, to December 18, 2008 (No Class November 27th - Thanksgiving Holiday)
Class Size: 7 Minimum – 15 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……………….………………………… | $50.00 |
No charge if you already have the Electric Motor Drives Text |
NFPA 70E
Days: Tuesday nights (4 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 12 hours
Dates: November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2008
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 (2004 Ed.)………………………………………… Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Text……………………………. | $42.00 $35.00 |
Total | $77.00 | |
OSHA 10
Days: Tuesdays (4 Sessions)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 12 hours
Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008
Class Size: 15 Minimum – 30 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.
Required Books: | OSHA 10 Hour Training Workbook……………………………………. | $25.00 |
Days: Tuesdays (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: September 2 to November 4, 2008
Class Size: 10 Minimum – 30 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……………………………………… OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 use the same book – total for both classes…… | $25.00 $25.00 |
Solar Photovoltaics
Lecture: Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, (8 Evening Sessions)
Times: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dates: September 30 to October 23, 2008
Lab: Days: Saturday
Times: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dates: October 25, 2008
C.E. Hours: 30 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 …………………………………………….. Workbook ………………………………………………………………. | $64.00 $19.00 $83.00 |
Test Instruments
Days: Mondays (4 Monday Sessions, 1 Wednesday Lab)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
C.E. Hours: 15 hours
Dates: Mondays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, and Wednesday – Lab - December 17, 2008
Class Size: 6 Minimum – 12 Maximum
Instructor: Floyd Colton
Description: Learn the proper use of analog and digital multimeters, circuit analyzers, meggers and more.
Required Books: | Test Instruments Application Manual – ATP/Mazur ………………….. | $36.00 |
Traffic Signals
Days: Saturdays (3 Sessions)
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
C.E. Hours: 18 hours
Dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 2008
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 new Traffic Signal Intersection
located in the back parking lot of the JATC.
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………………………………………………………………………………………………... | $30.00 |
Welding This class will be offered in Stockton. For details on this class, or for other
classes offered in the San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties, please call the
Stockton JATC at (209) 462-0751.