Basic Electricity/Electronics
A basic course in electricity that covers Ohm’s law, resistor color codes, transformers, inductors and capacitors, AC theory, operation of digital multi–meters and ladder logic. This course is highly recommended to be taken prior to any other electrical courses. Scientific calculator needed. Books included in tuition. BEL12B 52 HOURS Jan. 14, 2013 – Mar. 11, 2013 6 – 10 PM M, W $730
Industrial Electricity
This class will cover AC and DC Electromotive principles and motor ratings, construction of basic motor control circuitry, motor protection devices, motor control circuits using relay ladder logic, wiring configurations and load distribution. Basic Electricity is strongly recommended as a prerequisite. This course is a prerequisite if taking Intro to PLCs. Books included in tuition. INEL12B 60 HOURS Jan. 22, 2013 – Mar. 14, 2013 6 – 10 PM T, TH $740
Intro to PLCs
Learn systems configuration and programming using Allen Bradley SLC 500 and Micrologix 1000. Course will review binary, octal, hexadecimal and BCD numbering systems used in PLC control. PLC ladder diagram construction, I/O addressing, and circuit interfaces will be heavily stressed with use of RS Logix as a programming platform. Prerequisite: Industrial Electricity or experience. Books included in tuition. PLC 12B 60 HOURS Apr. 9, 2013 – May 28, 2013 6 – 10 PM T, TH $785
Metallurgy – Non–Ferrous Metals
Pre–Requisite: None The production and application of non–ferrous metals. Topics covered include: Non–ferrous metals, theory of alloys, physical metallurgy, aluminum, magnesium, copper, bearing metals, die casting, powder metallurgy surface treatment, new metals and applications and welding metallurgy. Books are not included in tuition. AMNF12 32 HOURS Apr. 9, 2013 – May 28, 2013 6 – 10 PM T $250
Metallurgy – Ferrous Metals
Pre–Requisite: None The production and application of ferrous metals. Topics include: Properties of ferrous metals, production of steel, classification of steel, iron carbon diagram, shaping and forming of steel, cast iron, wrought iron and a general overview of basic heat treatment of steel. Books are not included in tuition. AMFR12 32 HOURS Jan. 28, 2013 – Mar. 25, 2013 6 – 10 PM M $250
Hydraulics and Pneumatics Fundamentals
Pre–Requisite: None This course is designed to provide the basic principles of pneumatics and hydraulics for those who are intending to take advanced studies in these subjects. Books are not included in tuition. AHF12 32 HOURS Jan. 23, 2013 – Mar. 13, 2013 6 – 10 PM W $250
Advanced Hydraulic– Pneumatics
Pre–Requisite: Hydraulics and Pneumatics Fundamentals This course is designed to provide advanced principles of pneumatics and hydraulics on a wide range of pumps and valves and instruction on care and use. Books are not included in tuition. AAHYPN12 32 HOURS Apr. 10, 2013 – May 29, 2013 6 – 10 PM W $250
Lubrication
This class will cover sliding and rolling friction and how lubricants reduce friction and wear. This class will review oil and grease properties, terms and identifiers. You will also review oil sampling methods and record keeping. Books included in tuition. LUB12 16 HOURS Mar. 5, 2013 – Mar. 26, 2013 6 – 10 PM T
Welding Beginning
An introduction to welding using both oxy–acetylene flame and electric arc. Course includes shop safety, fusion of metals, identification of electrodes and equipment set up. Practice in running beads on flat, horizontal surfaces and joints included. Books included in tuition. Student must provide own welding gear. WLDB12B 60 HOURS Jan. 29, 2013 – Mar. 21, 2013 6 – 10 PM T, TH $960
Welding Advanced
Develop skills with further training and practice with gas and arc on vertical and overhead welding. Increase skills with brazing and cutting. TIG and MIG May be included along with heliarc welding in all positions. With the instructor’s approval, student will be eligible to take State Certification test for structural welding (vertical and overhead). Certification test extra. Prerequisite: Welding Beginning or experience. Book supplied from previous prerequisite course. Student must provide own welding gear. WLDAV12B 60 HOURS Apr. 9, 2013 – May 28, 2013 6 – 10 PM T, TH $960
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Certificate Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center in partnership with Lorain County Community College. Spring 2013 semester begins the week of January 22nd and ends the week of May 12.
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To get started, contact the LCJVS Adult Career Center at 774-1051, ext. 2279, Russ Beach, and schedule an appoitment.
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