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Certification
3-Phase Sequencing and Motor Rotation
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Indicate phase rotation in 3-phase systemsIdentify faulty 3-phase wiringIndicate motor rotation in disconnected motorsUse digital clamp-on multimeterPerform electrical principle calculationsInterpret meter category ratings
Certification
ADAS Fundamentals *
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
ADAS Vehicle Calibration
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Short-Term Certificate
Advanced Automation and Controls
Wallace State Community College
Certification
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Check ADAS camera technologyPlace ADAS targets at OEM locationsCalibrate ADAS with scan toolProve calibration with reportKnowledge of 3D vehicle modelingService ADAS equipped vehicles
Course
Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC & Troubleshooting
Alabama Training Network
AL
Program And Maintain Allen Bradley Control Logix PL CsTroubleshoot Advanced PLC SystemsConfigure Remote IO In Industrial Automation
Course
Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC Training - Intro
Alabama Training Network
AL
Program Allen Bradley Control Logix PL CsTroubleshoot PLC Systems In ManufacturingUse Studio5000Software For PLC Programming
Course
Allen Bradley SLC 500 - Intro
Alabama Training Network
AL
Program Allen Bradley SLC500PL CsApply Logic Fundamentals In PLC ProgrammingTroubleshoot SLC500Systems
Short-Term Certificate
Basic Automation and Controls
Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Basic Biomedical Concepts
Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Basic Electronics
Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Basic Electronics Electrical Troubleshooting
Mountain Gateway Community College
Certification
Building Automation Systems
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Monitor and control building mechanical systemsRespond to alarm conditionsCreate custom alarmsGenerate reports and data logsCreate time-of-day schedulesControl variable air systems
Certification
Certified Electrical Inspector Certification Program (CEI)
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
Apply general NEC requirements including recall application and analysis of code provisions to support electrical inspection decisions across residential and master inspector practice levelsInspect wiring methods including general wiring methods boxes conduit bodies cabinets cutout boxes switches and receptacles in compliance with NEC requirementsInspect services feeders and branch circuits including service entrance conductor sizing feeder design and branch circuit requirements in compliance with NEC provisionsInspect grounding and bonding systems including service grounding and bonding and equipment grounding and bonding to verify compliance with NEC requirementsConduct residential rough inspections of dwelling units including wiring methods device placement and rough-in requirements in compliance with NEC residential provisionsInspect residential services feeders and grounding systems in dwelling units to verify sizing installation and compliance with applicable NEC requirements
Certification
Certified Electrical Inspector Program - Residential (CEI-R)
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
Apply general NEC requirements including recall application and analysis of code provisions to support electrical inspection decisions across residential and master inspector practice levelsInspect wiring methods including general wiring methods boxes conduit bodies cabinets cutout boxes switches and receptacles in compliance with NEC requirementsInspect services feeders and branch circuits including service entrance conductor sizing feeder design and branch circuit requirements in compliance with NEC provisionsInspect grounding and bonding systems including service grounding and bonding and equipment grounding and bonding to verify compliance with NEC requirementsConduct residential rough inspections of dwelling units including wiring methods device placement and rough-in requirements in compliance with NEC residential provisionsInspect residential services feeders and grounding systems in dwelling units to verify sizing installation and compliance with applicable NEC requirements
Certificate
Commercial Electrician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply electrical safety practices to protect workers and comply with applicable safety requirementsPerform hand bending and conduit bending to form conduit to required angles and offsetsApply electrical theory principles to support installation and troubleshooting activitiesSelect and use electrical test equipment to measure and verify electrical system performanceApply National Electrical Code requirements to support compliant electrical installationsInstall raceways boxes and fittings including selection assembly and code-compliant installation
Short-Term Certificate
Commercial Industrial Wiring
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Commercial and Industrial Wiring
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
Certificate
Computer Installation
Pickens Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Computer Installation
Pickens Technical College
Course
Computer Integrated Automation
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Design and analyze an efficient electrical system to convert, transform, and transmit electricityCreate, read, and analyze schematics and provide a concise summary for documentation purposesResearch and specify electrical devices necessary to provide powerApply machine control systems, sensory feedbackUse flow charts and state diagrams to apply logic in the design of control programs. and DataDesign a system using sensors to monitor changes and use that data to inform changes to the system
Certification
Electrical Branch/Series and Service Level Wire Termination
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Identify four circuit levelsCut, strip and crimp copper and aluminum wireApply wire termination regulationsRecognize connector crimp profilesUse manual cutters and crimpersUse battery-powered cutters and crimpers
Course
Electrical Fundamentals
Alabama Training Network
AL
Knowledge Of Electrical FundamentalsUse Multimeters In Electrical TestingApply Circuit Principles In Industrial Electrical
Certification
Electrical Intro, Measurements & Circuits
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of basic electrical conceptsMeasure electricityBuild series circuitsBuild parallel circuitsBuild series-parallel circuits
Course
Electrical Motor Controls
Alabama Training Network
AL
Wire Electrical Motor Control CircuitsTroubleshoot Motor Control SystemsApply VF Ds In Industrial Operations
Certification
Electrical Power Testing Level I
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Identify and connect field test equipment including insulation resistance test sets, multimeters, relay test sets, and ground resistance meters for electrical power testing under direct supervisionApply general safety practices including proper use of portable fire extinguishers, interpretation of safety signage and arc flash placards, and application of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and ANSI safety regulations on electrical power job sitesAdminister first aid and CPR in emergency situations following American Red Cross and American Heart Association guidelinesSelect, inspect, and wear personal protective equipment including hard hats, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, work gloves, body harnesses, and fire-retardant clothing per OSHA and NFPA 70E requirementsApply safe work practices for ladders, scaffolds, and fall protection systems in compliance with OSHA standards for electrical power testing environmentsRecognize confined spaces and apply required entry safety procedures and hazard controls per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146
Certificate
Electrical Systems Specialist
NIMS
Maintain chemical delivery systems in industrial environmentsMaintain electrical systems in industrial equipmentMaintain electronic control systems in industrial equipmentMaintain fluid power systems in industrial facilitiesMaintain gas delivery systems in industrial facilitiesMaintain HVAC systems in industrial facilities
Associate's Degree
Electrical Technology
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
Electrical and Instrumentation Technology
Mountain Gateway Community College
Certification
Electromechanical Systems for Transportation
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of electromagnetism theoryIdentify circuit components and symbolsBuild and measure electromagnetic circuitsOperate solenoidsOperate relaysOperate motors
Certificate
Electronic Control Systems Specialist
NIMS
Maintain chemical delivery systems in industrial environmentsMaintain electrical systems in industrial equipmentMaintain electronic control systems in industrial equipmentMaintain fluid power systems in industrial facilitiesMaintain gas delivery systems in industrial facilitiesMaintain HVAC systems in industrial facilities
Diploma
Electronic Systems
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
$5,948 cost
Diploma
Electronics Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Diploma
Engineering Systems Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
$4,461 cost
Short-Term Certificate
FAME - Industrial Electronics
Wallace State Community College
Course
Fanuc Robotics Programming & Operations
Alabama Training Network
AL
Program Fanuc Robots In ManufacturingOperate Robotic Teach PendantsConfigure IO Devices For Robotic Operations
Certification
HVAC/R System Troubleshooting
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Interpret system pressures and temperaturesApply systematic troubleshooting logicDiagnose compressor and refrigerant faultsUse diagnostic instruments on working systemsIdentify electrical control failuresIsolate and repair refrigerant circuit issues
Certification
Heavy-Duty Diesel Scanner Diagnostics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certificate
Hydraulic Systems Specialist
NIMS
Maintain chemical delivery systems in industrial environmentsMaintain electrical systems in industrial equipmentMaintain electronic control systems in industrial equipmentMaintain fluid power systems in industrial facilitiesMaintain gas delivery systems in industrial facilitiesMaintain HVAC systems in industrial facilities
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Certificate
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Wallace State Community College
Certificate
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Shelton State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Central Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Central Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Certificate
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Reid State Technical College
AL
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Shelton State Community College
AL
Certificate
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Certificate
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Reid State Technical College
AL
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Certificate
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECH
Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate
Industrial Electrician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply electrical safety practices to protect workers during industrial electrical installation and service operationsApply electrical circuit and theory principles to support industrial electrical system workInstall wireways raceways and fittings for industrial electrical applicationsSelect and install conductors and cables for industrial electrical systemsSelect and use electrical test equipment to measure and verify electrical system performanceApply alternating current principles to support industrial electrical installations and troubleshooting
Course
Industrial Electricity Fundamentals
Alabama Training Network
AL
Apply Three Phase Power In Industrial SystemsKnowledge Of NEC Codes In Electrical WorkMaintain Transformers And Capacitor Banks
Short-Term Certificate
Industrial Electricity--Basic Electricity
Southern Union State Community College
AL