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Course Details
Course Name: Basic Electrical Print Reading
Course Code: EO0708CA23
Date: May 24, 2023
Time: 8:30 am – 3:45 pm (Check-in time: 8:00 am )
Location: Bioresource Engineering Laboratory (formerly ECC), 18 Ag Extension Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Directions & Map)
Format: In person classroom course
Registration Fee: $290 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $265 per person (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)
NJLWO Discount Fee: $145 per person (available for T, W, and VSWS license holders only)
Registration Closes: May 23, 2023
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Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Course Overview
This workshop presents the basic skills and knowledge required for reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics. While using wiring diagrams, control circuit schematics and factory electrical prints are also reviewed in this presentation.
Featured Topics
- Purpose and Types of Electrical Drawings
- Standard Component Symbols
- Understanding Voltage and Resistance Readings on Control Circuits
Emphasis is placed on basic relay logic and using control diagrams when troubleshooting faulty circuits.
Knowledge and Understanding Outcomes
At the completion of this workshop, participants will be familiar with:
- Standard symbols and terminology used on electrical diagrams and schematics
- Types of relay logic used in electrical circuits
- Relating schematic symbols to components shown on wiring diagrams
- Troubleshooting electrical circuits using a logic diagram and a voltmeter
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended as an introduction to understanding electrical drawings. However, experienced participants seeking a refresher on print reading will also benefit from the topics covered in this workshop. Past participants have included:
- Construction Supervisors
- Electrical Technicians
- Electricians
- Environmental Supervisors
- Fleet Maintenance Supervisors
- Foremen
- Plant Operators
- Project Managers
- Public Works Directors
- Utility Workers
Recommended Prerequisites
The following student prerequisites are recommended for this workshop:
- Basic AC/DC fundamentals
- How to use a volt-ohm meter (VOM)
- Prerequisites presented in Electricity, Motors, and Meters workshop
Meet Your Instructor
Kevin Wolf
Bio coming soon!
Student Reviews
Most useful part of the course: “Understanding how electricity and wiring on schematic come into play.”
– Past Participant
“Very well structured introductory electrical print reading course.”
– Past Participant
“[I learned] How to write and understand prints, schematics, and manufacturing diagrams.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The Basic Electrical Print Reading course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations.
New Jersey
NJ Electrical Contractors: 6 Continuing Education Hours
NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-010110-30)
Pennsylvania
PA Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 Recert Hours
Meals
No breakfast will be provided. Box lunches will be available for pre-registered attendees only.
NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.
Course Requirements and Policies
COVID-19 Mask & Vaccination Policies for Face-to-Face Classes
Registrants attending OCPE events are not currently required to wear face masks or provide proof of vaccination.
To continue to protect yourself and others:
- Masks are welcome.
- If you have symptoms, testing is encouraged.
- If you feel unwell, please recover at home. Contact us to cancel your registration at 848-932-9271, option 2 or registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Pre-registration/Walk-Ins
Pre-registration is required. We’re sorry, but we cannot guarantee a seat, materials, or meals for walk-in registrants.
Location Changes
Location is subject to change; registrants will be notified in the event of a change.
Campus Parking Policy
All visitors must register their vehicles ONLINE to park on campus. Please follow the guidelines below. Failure to comply with these policies may result in a citation.
- A link will be provided in your course registration confirmation email. Please be sure to complete this important step prior to traveling to campus.
- When you park on campus, be sure that your license plate is unobstructed and visible from the driving aisle.
- All Rutgers faculty/staff/students must use their regular Rutgers permit and park in the nearest lot assigned for their permit type.
Email Requirement
A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.
- If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
- If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
- Your full name
- The shared email address that needs to be changed
- Your unique email address
- A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions
Cancellations and Substitutions
A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Basic Electrical Print Reading, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli
848-932-7207
carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu
Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin
848-932-7204
coleskin@njaes.rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
