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.
TRS187
Industrial Forklift Operator Certification Course
This course meets the Federal OSHA mandate for forklift operation. Participants will be trained according to the OSHA 1910.178 standards for powered industrial trucks (forklifts).
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
TRS191
Precision Heavy Equipment Operational Efficiency
In today's world, due to the ever rising cost and environmental issues, getting everything you can out of your personnel as well as your equipment is crucial. The smallest items such as the placement of a truck in relation to a machine can save your organization hundreds of dollars. Machine performance and proper sizing to a job can also make or break a budget. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of equipment maintenance, application, and performance to increase efficiency of your operator and equipment. Theory and application of the fundamentals of earth moving as they pertain to various pieces of heavy equipment will be discussed.
TRS194
American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 Down-Hand Welding - Level I
This course focuses on the welding process that is commonly used in the oil and natural gas industry. Participants will be trained in all aspects of pipe welding, starting with up-hand open-root welding. Multiple position welding methods will be addressed to get the participant hands-on application time in multiple positions. Theory and classroom teaching methods will be reinforced with hands-on application of this welding process. This course will also allow the student the opportunity to take the API 1104 6G and T Certification test.
Prerequisite(s): Participants must have experience in and/or be certified in D1.1 structural welding in multiple positions and must either present the instructor with a resume and/or list of training/work experience or contact instructor.
TRS195
American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 Down-Hand Welding - Level II
This course focuses on the welding process that is commonly used in the oil and natural gas industry. Participants in this advanced training will learn both the theory necessary for success in this process as well as techniques to apply out in the field. Class size is limited to ensure proper participant and instructor time. This course will prepare the participant for the API 1104 6G and T test.
Prerequisite(s): Participants must have open-root 6-G pipe welding experience and approval from instructor.
TRS196
Advanced Homeowner Electricity
This is an advanced course that builds on the Basic Residential Electricity for Homeowners. Some topics that will be focused on include tying circuits into the electrical panel, wiring photocell controlled lights, and wiring time clocks. Selection of proper receptacles for other than general use will also be covered.
TRS201
Fundamental 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
Understanding 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.
TRS258
Variable Frequency Drive Motor Control
This course is intended to give a basic understanding of motor speed control and the benefits of using variable frequency drive for energy savings. This hands-on course will have participants set up a frequency drive and wire the controls and motor.
TRS261
Intro to Electronics
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.
Prerequisite(s): None
TRS262
Introduction to Electronics
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.