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Electricity

This program provides high school students with knowledge and skills to launch a career in electricity. Level 1 introduces basic skills, practices and theories of electricity and its applications to circuits, devices and materials. Topics include the National Electrical code book , electron theory, direct current fundamentals, series/parallel circuits, power , alternating current fundamentals , and calculations for power voltage , current and resistance. Safety is emphasized as students learn to wire electrical circuits and equipment projects.

Levels 2 and 3 provide students with advanced training in the techniques, processes and theories introduced in level 1. Electrical controls , blueprint reading ,estimating, trouble shooting, meter reading, advanced wiring projects and special circuits are included. Emphasis is placed on the skills and attitudes, necessary to gain employment and or to pursue higher education.

Upon completion of Electricity Level 2, students have two options. They can either continue their studies in Electricity Level 3 by completing individualized special projects or enter the work experience program.

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