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
- Controls for multiple motors
- Disconnecting means for motors and controllers
- 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
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.
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10/07/2024 |
11/13/2024 |
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| Week Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Class Day Type | | | Monday | 10/07/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 1 Quiz | | Wednesday | 10/09/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 2 Quiz | | Monday | 10/14/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 3 Quiz | | Wednesday | 10/16/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 4 Quiz | | Monday | 10/21/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 5 Quiz | | Wednesday | 10/23/2024 | 12:00AM | 11:59PM | Online Exam Only | GW401 Lesson 6 Midterm | | Monday | 10/28/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 7 Quiz | | Wednesday | 10/30/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 8 Quiz | | Monday | 11/04/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 9 Quiz | | Wednesday | 11/06/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 10 Quiz | | Monday | 11/11/2024 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 11 Quiz | | Wednesday | 11/13/2024 | 12:00AM | 11:59PM | Online Exam Only | GW401 Lesson 12 Exam |
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01/21/2025 |
02/27/2025 |
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| Week Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Class Day Type | | | Tuesday | 01/21/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 1 Quiz | | Thursday | 01/23/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 2 Quiz | | Tuesday | 01/28/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 3 Quiz | | Thursday | 01/30/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 4 Quiz | | Tuesday | 02/04/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 5 Quiz | | Thursday | 02/06/2025 | 12:00AM | 11:59PM | Online Exam Only | GW401 Lesson 6 Midterm | | Tuesday | 02/11/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 7 Quiz | | Thursday | 02/13/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 8 Quiz | | Tuesday | 02/18/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 9 Quiz | | Thursday | 02/20/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 10 Quiz | | Tuesday | 02/25/2025 | 05:30PM | 08:30PM | Live Webcast | GW401 Lesson 11 Quiz | | Thursday | 02/27/2025 | 12:00AM | 11:59PM | Online Exam Only | GW401 Lesson 12 Exam |
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