The information below is provided for CMC Cast Members who have been notified that they are required to take Skill Enhancement Training prior to enrolling in the RST, FIT, or CRST assessments again.  A course must be successfully completed.  A certificate of completion must be presented to the WDW Training Manager at least 30 days prior to the next assessment in order to be eligible to enroll. 

Passing the RST, FIT, or CRST assessment does not guarantee promotion and/or rate increase. 

For more information on classroom courses described below, please contact the JATC at 407-678-3733.

CLASSROOM COURSES

AC THEORY

Builds upon the fundamentals of magnetism and proceeds to inductors, capacitors, and filters and their interaction in circuits.  The effect that these components have on a circuit is related to using the principles of trigonometry.

DC THEORY

Fundamentals of electricity and DC circuits.  In depth coverage of OHM’s law and its relation to voltage, current, resistance, and power.  DC parallel circuits, DC combination circuits, magnetism and generators.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

Boolean algebra, characteristics of logic circuits, i.e., AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR logic.  Builds upon the number system and computer mathematics to explore memory, RS, flip-flops, binary arithmetic circuits, clock circuits, and digital switching circuits.  Binary counters, integrated circuits and synchronous circuit counters.  Propagation time delays, troubleshooting, and digital to analog converters and vice versa.

INSTRUMENTATION

Basic instrumentation, definitions of terms and symbols, physical parameters of industrial measurements and control; pressure, flow, level and temperature.  Configuration and calibration, bench calibration and analog instruments and communicating with “smart” instruments.  Automated process control, control values and control value maintenance, analytical instrumentation, and instrument installation and tubing.

MOTOR CONTROLS

Fundamental concepts of motor control and troubleshooting motor control issues.  Motor starters and control relays on manual and indicating devices and automatic operating devices.  Control diagrams and drawing, timing devices, special techniques, and components, SC motor control and AC motor speed control.

PLC

Examine the system components in a SLC 500 modular PLC system and the AB SLC 500 family, PLCs.  Programmable controller fundamentals and system installation and programming software.  Ladder programming and data manipulation.  Timers and counters, shift registers and sequencers.

SEMICONDUCTOR

Concepts and theory associated with semiconductors.  Troubleshooting concepts for working systems.  All aspects of semiconductors electronics, from bipolar junction transistor and electronic amplifier to fiber optics and optical transfer data, to communication systems such as radio and television and more.

TEST INSTRUMENTS

Overview of test instruments and their general use in their specific applications.  Voice-data-video (VDV) and power quality test instruments.  Electronic circuit test instruments, grounding systems, and earth ground instruments.  Safety practices and common industrial applications as it relates to high voltage and insulation test instruments.  Troubleshooting.

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Computer Based Training (CBT)

The NJATC Computer Based Training Programs (CBTs) are self-contained software training programs, developed to take a student through the various topics associated with the specific subject area of the CBT. By quizzing the student as to what he or she knows at the beginning of each of the modules and then systematically leading them through interactive graphics, and interactive labs, the student will be able to build a solid foundation of the specific subject and then build his or her knowledge base as he or she completes the individual chapters in each CBT. All of the topics covered by the individual CBTs are exactly the same as the topics that have been developed for the classroom learning experience.

The CBT software learning process requires several components for the JATCs to implement and successfully use the CBT training process:

• Each participant must have a CBT CD. The CD must be in the CD ROM drive when the student is participating in the learning process. The CD provides the reference library required for the software to run. CBTs cannot be copied; therefore one CD is required for each user. Once purchased, the CD is reusable.
• Each participant must have a Student Disk to participate in the learning process. The student must have his or her Student Disk in the computer when participating in the CBT training. When the student logs on to the learning process, the learning session begins. As the student works through the individual chapters and labs, the answers to chapter quizzes, lab quizzes, pre-tests and post-tests as well as the total time in session are all logged onto the Student Disk in an encrypted format. The encryption prevents the obvious tampering of data while helping to protect the security of the learning tool. A new Student Disk is required for each new student.

Courses Available:

AC THEORY

The NJATC AC Theory Course will provide the local users with a stand alone AC Theory Course covering all of the aspects of basic AC Theory. Topics covered, include the theory and the mathematical equations and the associated step-by-step problem solving that play an essential role in understanding the basics from the difference between DC and AC, through inductive and capacitive reactances, impedance, filters and power factor correction. This systematic approach to learning AC Theory provides a well-rounded approach to assist the student in learning the subject matter. Theory intertwined with calculations, interactive labs and performance evaluations (quizzes and tests) makes this one of the most comprehensive, stand-alone training programs available today. In addition to being used as a stand-alone course suited for both independent study applications by apprentices and journeyman students, the uses within the classroom as an aid to reinforce this material for all students further enhances the value of this training tool. This self-paced course provides all of the components necessary to meet the learning objects of a basic AC Theory Course.

DC THEORY

The NJATC DC Theory CBT Course will provide users with a stand alone DC Theory Course covering all of the aspects of basic DC Theory.  Providing the essentials from Ohm’s Law through series, parallel and combination circuits and into more advanced concepts such as Superposition and Norton’s and Thevenin’s Theory, this CBT program systematically approaches the overall subject of Direct Current Theory.  As the topics found under the banner of DC Theory can be difficut, the DC CBT Course allows for the student to quickly move through topics that are easily mastered, while allowing the student to spend whatever time is necessary to gain an understanding of the more difficult concepts found throughout the learning objectives.  Using the self-paced format of this course, the student can perform, review and re-perform the lesson material until the subject has been mastered.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

The NJATC Digital Electronic CBT is an interactive program designed to lead the student through the theory and applications of basic and advanced digital control circuits used throughout the electrical industry. This course works through subject areas such as digital logic gates, numeric displays & keyboards, asynchronous & synchronous memories & Shift registers, and Digital/Analog converters. Using both illustrations and those developed specifically for the CBT, the student progresses through interactive screens that will keep the interest of the student—and increase their understanding of the subject. The CBT can be used as a supplemental aid for use in conjunction with the existing Inside Apprenticeship Curriculum or as a stand-alone training method for the individual student.

INSTRUMENTATION

The NJATC Instrumentation CBT Course is designed to cover the various topics associated with the field of Instrumentation Using a trade related focus to the instrumentation field.  Each chapter introduces a new subject, explaining the theory and its basic application. The CBT illustrates how Instrumentation is used, and the theory of operation for the various field devices. Symbols, theory, formulas, device descriptions and process control loops are incorporated into this CBT. Animation and labs are provided to better illustrate and enhance the topics found in the instrumentation field. As with all CBTs, the program includes labs, quizzes, and tests.

MATHEMATICS 

The NJATC Math CBT is an interactive teaching tool that helps the student progress through the mathematical concepts that are essential to those individuals involved in the electrical trades. Covering topics from the basic concepts of whole numbers and fraction usage through the more complex subjects of simultaneous equations, vectors, geometry and trigonometry, the CBT provides the concept theories, the methods of problem solving and examples for the student to review and practice within the program. Each topic area incorporates a number of examples for the student to use as problem solving models, practice problems and quizzes to evaluate the level of competency attained by the student before progressing into the next topic area. The student must attain a minimum score of seventy five percent (75%) on every chapter exercise to successfully complete the course. By providing this ongoing evaluation process, the student’s performance is constantly being evaluated. The feedback from this evaluation can be used by the student, as well as, by the instructor responsible for monitoring the progress of the student throughout this comprehensive learning process. By using a calculator such as the TI-30X IIS, students perform the essential hands-on practice of calculation skills that assist the student in mastering the learning objectives of the course

SEMICONDUCTOR

The NJATC Semiconductor CBT Course is designed to cover the various topics associated with the field of Semiconductor Electronics as found in the electrical and telecommunications industries. Using this trade related focus to the semiconductor electronics field, each chapter introduces a new subject, explaining the theory and its basic application. The CBT illustrates how Semiconductors are used, and their physical makeup. Symbols, theory, formulas and circuit design are incorporated in this CBT. Also, briefly covered are integrated circuits (ICs), digital electronics, various input/output devices, fiber optics, and microprocessors. Animation is used throughout the CBT. The primary advantage of the CBT course over a text-based course is the fact the theory can be visualized with motion. As with all CBTs, the program includes labs, quizzes, and a final test.

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Set of 6 CBT Courses:  $495.00

Get the following six CBT Courses for the price of five.  (AC Theory, DC Theory, Digital Electronics, Instrumentation, Mathematics, and Semiconductors)

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