Electric Motor Controls

This competency-based course is the last in a sequence of five designed for electrical technician and electrician trainees. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in motor operation. It focuses on the features, functions, and control of magnetic full voltage starters. It also covers the basic operation of manual motor starters, the operation and application of motor overload devices and control pilot devices, the use and troubleshooting techniques for two wire, three-wire, and separate control circuits, and employability skills. The course also features a review of classroom and workplace safety procedures and resource management. The competencies in this course are aligned with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards and California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards.  360 hrs