Electrical 3
WELC-003 Electrical 3
Hours: 168
Fee: $2,251
Instruction: In-person/Lecture
Program Description
Springfield Technical Community College and the Gould Construction Institute are pleased to announce a joint partnership in the presentation of this electrical apprenticeship program. This program offers four levels of instruction in compliance with the current regulations of the MA Board of Electrical Examiners. These regulations require that all apprentices entering the trade on or after July 1, 2001, complete 600 hours of classroom instruction (150 per year/75 hours per term) in a curriculum that meets the approval of the Board.
This course consists of 168 classroom hours. This program is one of four courses to fulfill the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Electrical Examiners for Journeyman Electricians. Students must complete 600 hours of classroom instruction (150 per year/75 hours per term).
Major Topics covered in Electrical 3 include:
- Load Calculations-Branch Circuits
- Conductor Selection and Calculations
- Overcurrent Protection
- Raceway
- Box and Fitting Fill Requirements
- Wiring Devices
- Distribution Equipment;
- Distribution System Transformers
- Basic Lighting
- Motor Maintenance: Part 1
- Motor Calculations
- Motor Controls
- Electricity in HVAC Systems
- Hazardous Locations
Program Details
Prerequisites/Requirements
- Completion of WELC-001 Electrical 1
- Completion of WELC-002 Electrical 2
- A high school diploma or GED is required to sit for the Journeyman's exam.
Section E11
Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Date: September 5-May 15, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2023 National Electrical Code®, NEC® Handbook
ISBN-13: 978-1455929078
It is required that all students bring a copy of the 2023 National Electrical Code®, NEC® Handbook to class.
Refund Policy
Withdraw prior to the start of class* - 100% Refund
No Refunds will be given once class begins
In the absence of a written third party contractual agreement stating otherwise, all refunds will be issued to the student. Credit card payments will be refunded directly to the credit card if processed within thirty days of the payment.
Course Cancellation Policy
The STCC Workforce Training office reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
Student Handbook Policies
As a participant in this program/course I understand that I am bound by all the rules, regulations, and policies of STCC as outlined in the Springfield Technical Community College Student Handbook.
To view Electrical 3 related careers, live job listings, and average salaries please see STCC’s Career Coach.
Diane Craven
Education Director
Gould Construction Institute
100 Unicorn Park Drive, Suite 2 | Woburn MA 01801
O: 781-270-9990 ext. 1121
www.gwgci.org
For questions or interest in our current or future programs, please complete our Workforce Development Program Inquiry Form, and one of our Recruitment and Retention Specialists will contact you promptly. For all other questions, please use the contact below.
The STCC Workforce Development Center
Building 27, Second Floor
- Phone: 413-755-4225
- Email: workforcetraining@stcc.edu
Enrollment Process
Enroll Online
- Review the Prerequisites/Requirements above.
- Click the Enroll Now button below.
- Click the "Select" button next to your desired section. A window appears.
- Click "Add Section to Cart". A success message appears.
- Click the "Next" button in the top right corner.
- Enter your personal information.
- Click the "Submit" button.
Enroll in Person
Go to Building 27, 2nd floor to register for the course or call (413) 755-4225.