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This is an introductory course in electrical practice covering the concepts of electricity, circuit analysis, switchboards, wiring and cabling, and navigation lights.

Safety Precautions; The Electric Circuit; Ohm's Law and The Power Law; Alternating Current; Electrical Measuring Instruments; Cells and Batteries Conductor Types and Sizes; AC Distribution; Switchboards; Navigation Lights

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 2 hours/week

Laboratories - 2 hours/week

This course further deals with safety in the marine environment, the development of skills required in the use of test equipment, marine electrical maintenance, troubleshooting procedures, paralleling a.c. and d.c. generators, and the maintenance of a.c. and d.c. motors.

Safe Workshop Techniques; Magnets and Magnetism; DC Generators; DC Motors; AC Generators; AC Motors; Maintenance; Troubleshooting.

Prerequisite - ELTK 0102 (Electrotechnology) or equivalent; SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 2 hours/week

Laboratories - 2 hours/week (1 Lab every two weeks)

This is an introductory course in electrical theory covering the basic concepts of electricity, circuit analysis and magnetism. The laboratory work is designed to develop skills in the construction of electrical circuits, use of electrical measuring instruments and reinforce theoretical concepts.

Introduction to Electricity; Ohm’s Law and Electric Circuits; Network Theory; Magnetism and Electromagnetism; Electrical Measurement; Inductance; Cells and Batteries.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This is an introductory course in electrical theory covering the basic concepts of electricity, circuit analysis and magnetism. The laboratory work is designed to develop skills in the construction of electrical circuits, use of electrical measuring instruments and reinforce theoretical concepts.

Introduction to Electricity; Ohm’s Law and Electric Circuits; Network Theory; Magnetism and Electromagnetism; Electrical Measurement; Inductance; Cells and Batteries.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This course covers the basics of A.C. theory and its application to solve circuits containing resistance, capacitance and inductance. An introduction to transformers and polyphase A.C. circuits is also included.

Basic A.C. Theory; Inductance in A.C. Circuits; Capacitance and its Effect in A.C. Circuits; Resonance; Introduction to Transformers; Introduction to Polyphase A.C.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS); and ELTK 1100 (Electrotechnology) or ELTK 1102 (Electrotechnology)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week

Laboratories - 2 hours/week

This course covers the basics of A.C. theory and its application to solve circuits containing resistance, capacitance and inductance. An introduction to transformers and polyphase A.C. circuits is also included.

Basic A.C. Theory; Inductance in A.C. Circuits; Capacitance and its Effect in A.C. Circuits.; Resonance; Introduction to Transformers; Introduction to Polyphase A.C.

Prerequisite - ELTK 1102 (Electrotechnology); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This is an introductory course in electrical theory focusing on alternating current and furthering the basic concepts of electricity, circuit analysis, magnetism, resistance, capacitance, inductance, motors, generators, transformers, and protective devices. The laboratory work is designed to develop skills in the construction of basic electrical circuits and the use of electrical measuring instruments. It will also reinforce theoretical concepts.

Basic A.C. Theory; Inductance in A.C. Circuits; Capacitance in A.C. Circuits; and Distribution and Protection Devices.

Prerequisites - ELTK 1102 (Electrotechnology); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 4 hours/week = 52 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This is an intermediate level course in electrical machine theory and marine power systems. It covers basic DC and AC machine theory and introduces the student to the safe operation of electric systems and machines. As well, the structure and protection of marine power systems is covered.

DC Machines; AC Machines; Marine Electrical Power Systems.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS); and ELTK 1103 (Introduction to Electrotechnology Applications) OR ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology)

Duration - 5 weeks

Lectures - 8 hours/week = 40 hours total

Labs - 4 hours/week = 20 hours total

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Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours per week = 39 total hours

Laboratories - 2 hours once per week for 10 weeks (starting in week 2) = 20 total hours

This is an intermediate course in ships electrical systems.

Ships' Electrical System Survey; Electrical Systems

Prerequisite - ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology) or ELTK 1202 (Electrotechnology)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week

Laboratories - 2 hours/week

This course is designed to familiarize students with regulations and safety practices related to the operation, maintenance and repair of Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

Applicable laws and standards relevant to medium and high voltage safety, as well as, the associated protective equipment required will be addressed.

Proper work procedures to be followed when carrying out maintenance and repair of ROVs will be discussed.

Legislation; Internal Controls; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Documentation; Marine Electrical Systems; Risk Management; Preparing the Work Site; Work Team Preparedness and Orientation; Materials and Equipment; Emergency Response Planning; Commissioning.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS); and ELTK 1103 (Introduction to Electrotechnology Applications) or ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology) or equivalent

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 20 hours total (10 Labs)

This course gives students knowledge and skills in basic shipboard rotating electrical equipment, auxiliary power distribution systems, electrical fault protection and safe electrical usage.

Electrical Safety; Meters and Meggers; Fuses and Molded Case Circuit Breakers; Single and Three Phase Wiring; Introduction to Generators and Motors; DC Generators and DC Motors; AC Generators (Alternators) and AC Motors; Control Devices; Distribution Systems.

Prerequisites - ELTK 1202 (Electrotechnology); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 4 hours/week = 52 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This is an electrotechnology course designed to give the ROV student practical experience in electrical troubleshooting. The course requires students to apply structured problem-solving strategies to identify and resolve problems with ROV electrical.

Meters and Meggers plus Instrumentation; Electrical Panels; Controls Devices; Protection Equipment; Marine Cabling and Glanding; Singe and Three-phase Wiring; Motors and Generators (ROV, AC in particular); Structured Problem Solving; Power Supplies; Tracing Analog Signals.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS); and ELTK 1303 (Electrical Machines and Power Systems)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours per week = 39 total hours

Laboratories - 3 hours once per week = 39 total hours

This is a hands-on Electrotechnology course design to provide the student with the ability to develop practical skills in shipboard electrical maintenance in DC/AC equipment and electrical systems.

Battery Systems and Electrolysis; Electric Motors and Alternators; Marine Electrical Equipment, Wires, Cables and Glands; Function Tests; Starters and Controllers; Electrical Panels.

Prerequisites - ELTK 2119 (Marine Electrical Systems); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 5 weeks

Lectures - 0 hours/week = 0 hours

Laboratory - 8 hours/week = 40 hours total

This is an advanced level course designed to provide the student with the necessary background concerning the types, characteristics, and applications of AC machines common to the marine environment.

Three-Phase Induction Motors; Three-Phase Synchronous Motors; Motor Branch Circuits and Enclosures; Alternators; Single-Phase AC Motors.

Prerequisites - ELTK 1202 (Electrotechnology); ELTK 2119 (Marine Electrical Equipment); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks instruction

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week for 11 weeks = 22 hours total

This course in electrical machine theory covers the basics of DC machines and transformers, provides the necessary background in electrical machines, gives an appreciation of rotating machinery, and describes the type and operating characteristics of various DC machines.

It also addresses transformers and their applications, electric circuit analysis, and includes laboratory work to reinforce theoretical concepts and enhance student skills in the use of measuring instruments.

DC Motors; DC Generators; Electric Propulsion; Single-Phase Transformers; Three-Phase Transformers; Special Transformers.

Prerequisites - ELTK 1202 (Electrotechnology); ELTK 2119 (Marine Electrical Equipment); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This electrotechnology course is designed to give the student basic shipboard electrical knowledge of high and low voltage power distribution systems, electrical fault detection and protection.

Electrical Safety; High Voltage Test Equipment; Shipboard Power Distribution Systems; Electrical Fault Detection; Fault Protection Equipment; Electrical Survey Requirements.

Prerequisites - ELTK 2303 (Electro-Maintenance); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)); SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 4 hours/week = 52 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week every second week for 5 labs =10 hours total