WDCE Course Descriptions
TRS - Trade Skills
TRS177
Residential Electricity for Homeowners
Learn the methods, materials, and regulations needed to complete home wiring projects, residential additions, repairs, and G.F.C.I. circuits. This hands-on course is geared to the do-it-yourself homeowner and stresses safety.
TRS178
Welding Fundamentals
This course introduces four basic welding processes of oxy-fuel, shielded-metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding. The course can be tailored to individual needs with prior approval of the instructor. Safety is stressed. Basic skills are developed through hands-on practice.
TRS179
MIG Welding
The principles and applications of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) will be applied to ferrous and nonferrous metals. Participants will be introduced to various types of weld metal transfers, wire diameters, and electrode wire types. Participants will be shown single and multi-pass welding and how they apply to different thicknesses of metals. Welding will be done in, but not limited to, the flat position.
Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with basic welding and safety or permission of the instructor.
TRS180
TIG Welding
The principles and applications of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) will be applied to ferrous and nonferrous metals. Participants will be introduced to various techniques of torch manipulation as it pertains to GTAW welding. Participants will be shown single and multi-pass welding and how they apply to different thicknesses of metals. Welding will be done in, but not limited to, the flat position. Welding experience is useful but not required. Participants should bring their own gloves, protective clothing and shoes, and saftey glasses.
TRS183
Machine Shop Level I
Learn the fundamental skills and safety practices required in the machine shop. Individualized instruction allows skilled machinists to use the course as a refresher or beginners to learn basic machining. Participants must wear appropriate clothing, shoes, and safety glasses.
TRS184
Machine Shop Level II
This course is a continuation of Machine Shop Level I. Participants will continue developing their machining skills and safety practices. Projects and additional skills can be pursued under the instructor's direction.
TRS189
Machining Applications
Participants in this course will be able to utilize the facilities to work on projects and processes in an individual self-directed environment. Participants will have access to a variety of manual machining capablilities. Participants must have a minimal level of competency and be able to pass a safety pretest for any equipment that they will b utilizing. The instructor will also have to pre-approve all projects for feasability in the lab setting. This is a great opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in Machine Shop Level I & II.
Prerequisite(s): Machine Shop Level I & II or permission of the instructor
TRS190
Welding Applications
Participants in this course will be able to utilize the facilities to work on projects and processes in an individual, self-directed environment. Participants will have access to a variety of welding process capabilities. Participants must have a minimal level of competency and be able to pass a safety pretest for any equipment they will be utilizing. The instructor will also have to pre-approve all projects and welding processes for feasibility in the lab setting. This is a great opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in Fundamentals of Welding (Basic Welding), GMAW, and GTAW, and also gain time to practice for many welding process tests.
Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals of Welding (Basic Welding) or permission of the instructor
TRS200
Introduction to Electronics Skills
This course features a comprehensive overview of basic electronics skills. Topics covered include AC/DC fundamentals, use of test equipment, basics of troubleshooting, schematic reading, basic solid-state devices, and soldering skills.
TRS201
Basic Electrical Skills
This is an introductory course in DC and AC electrical theory. Voltage, current flow, resistance, and units of electrical measurement will be introduced. Circuit analysis will be limited to a basic understanding of series and parallel networks using Ohm's Law. Time varying waveforms, capacitors, and transformers will be introduced. Lab work will enable the participant to connect and operate test equipment and instruments. The emphasis of this course will be on fundamental understanding of electrical concepts. Participants must bring a scientific calculator and are encouraged to bring multimeters.
TRS202
Programmable Logic Control
This course is a practical and theoretical approach to the installation, programming, and maintenance of programmable logic controllers. The course focuses on the Allen Bradley PLC-5 and the SLC-500 family of processors and the applications utilized in manufacturing processes. The theory portion of the course covers the proper installatin of PLC equipment, the development of PLC ladder diagrams, and numbering systems and codes. The practical work includes programming and changing operational programs both on- and off-line. Programs are developed from relay ladder logic using the basic and advanced instructions sets. Networking PLC's on Allen Bradley Data Highway Plus is also utilized.
Prerequisite(s): Industrial Motor Control
TRS205
Industrial Motor Control
This course represents a practical and theoretical approach to the understanding and development of relay logic diagrams and their use as an aid to operation, installation maintenance, and troubleshooting of such controls to provide an effective industrial control system.
TRS257
Understanging and Applying Vision Systems
This course will familiarize participants with Vision Systems and the tools to get a good image and inspection. Hands-on labs will be a significant part of the course and will help participants understand how to use Vision Systems in an application.