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Industrial Electricity

This 72-hour course is designed to train electricians and technicians how to work with electric components and systems used in industrial systems. This comprehensive program provides a deep dive into the application of electrical control components, along with the skills to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Students will also learn the skills needed to troubleshoot and repair these systems. (72 Hour Program)

Tuition $1,700*
*Tuition assistance is available!

Course Highlights

  • Electrical Safety: Learn essential safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment when dealing with electrical systems.
  • Control Transformers: Understand the role and operation of control transformers in managing electrical control circuits.
  • Overcurrent Protection: Explore methods for protecting circuits from overload and short circuits.
  • Pushbutton Stations: Study the design and functionality of pushbutton stations used in controlling machinery.
  • Limit Switches: Gain insights into limit switches and their applications in automation and control systems.
  • Solenoids: Discover the operation and use of solenoids in control systems.
  • Relays: Examine different types of relays and their functions within control circuits.
  • Timers and Counters: Learn about the use of timers and counters in automation processes.
  • Three Phase Motors: Dive into the operation and control of three-phase motors, a critical component in industrial settings.
  • Contactors & Motor Starters: Study contactors and motor starters, including their design, operation, and applications.
  • Ladder Logic: Master the fundamentals of ladder logic programming, a key component of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
  • Electrical Drawings: Interpret and create electrical schematics and diagrams used in motor control systems.
  • Jogging and Plugging: Understand these techniques used to control the direction and speed of motors.

Prerequisite: Basic Electricity or previous experience in electrical systems.

Class Schedule

May 19, 2026 to July 30, 2026
October 6, 2026 to December 22, 2026

Tuesday and Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Workforce Development North Campus
1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Tuition $1,700
Tuition must be paid in full at time of registration.*

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*Financial assistance may be available through ACCES-VR, DCC (prev. BETC)/SUNY Erie One Stop, NETC or other sources.

Contact Us

Tammy Ormsby
Senior Data Processing Clerk
(716) 821-7503
Email Tammy Ormsby

Annamaria Masucci
Coordinator, Trades and Manufacturing
(716) 821-7382
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