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GET WIRED! 401 (33 hour course)(2020 Code Edition) Class Information
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Description:
GET WIRED! 401 Introduction to Basic Motor Controls

Recommended Prerequisite for Electrician Trainees: GET WIRED! 100 & 200 Series, 301 & 302 Strongly Advised

For those with little or no experience with motor controls, this online course gives a solid foundation in:
  • Motor controls and schematics
  • Reversing controls
  • Controls for multiple motors
  • Disconnecting means for motors and controllers
  • Winding connections
  • Control and signaling circuits


This course takes place entirely online. There are no lab days for this course. Get Wired! 401 is excellent preparation for Basic Motor Controls Parts 1 and 2, where students apply what they’ve learned in Get Wired! 401 to hands-on motor control labs.

2020 NEC and Mike Holt's Understanding Basic Motor Controls books are required.

  • Total class hours available: 33
  • Standard Tuition Fee: $349
  • Late Tuition Fee: $399


PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for GET WIRED! Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.

Minimum Points and Hours: To earn credit hours for this course, students are required to attend a minimum number of course hours and earn a minimum number of points. Zero (0) credit hours will be awarded if the minimum attendance and/or minimum points are not met. See the points and hours matrix for specific requirements for this course.

Webcast System Requirements: For the WECA eCampus website and the Adobe Connect virtual classroom to run properly on your computer, please make sure to review the Webcast System Requirements BEFORE class starts. A valid email address is required at the time of sign-up.

This course is included in the WECA Electrician Trainee Certificate Path. View the path and your options at the link.

Location: Live Webcast   Dates: TBD  

Class Schedule:
 Class Session   Week Day   Date   Start Time   End Time   Class Day Type 
1 Tuesday 1/21/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
2 Thursday 1/23/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
3 Tuesday 1/28/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
4 Thursday 1/30/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
5 Tuesday 2/4/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
6 Thursday 2/6/2025 12:00AM
11:59PM
Online Exam Only
7 Tuesday 2/11/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
8 Thursday 2/13/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
9 Tuesday 2/18/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
10 Thursday 2/20/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
11 Tuesday 2/25/2025 05:30PM
08:30PM
Live Webcast
12 Thursday 2/27/2025 12:00AM
11:59PM
Online Exam Only