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Electrical and Systems Training Series (ESTS)

The Electrical and Systems Training Series (ESTS) is made up of different units geared towards non-apprentice electricians. This program consists of various refresher courses for experienced electricians. Topics within the ESTS library will include: Motor Controls, Electrical Theory, Code, Blueprint, Electrical Learning, Fire Alarm, and Leadership. Within these overarching areas, there may be more than one section offered. For instance, within Motor Controls there are currently a 100 and a 200 course. It is important to note that these are stand-alone 40-hour courses; an individual does not have to complete every ESTS course offering. 

Prerequisites may be required, however, to complete a module.

With the development of the ESTS courses, the newly revamped Professional Electricians Program (PEP) will consist of nine of the 15 proposed ESTS courses. PEP will provide an alternative path for those who have electrical experience to gain the classroom knowledge without having to complete the four-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program.

Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, IEC Platinum Industry Partner ATP will offer the first ESTS course online: Motor Controls I. This will be offered through the IEC Content Management System (CMS). Students will be able to interact with their instructor via webcam while viewing content in real time. As more ESTS courses become available, they will be placed on the CMS. Doing so gives chapters and instructors the ability to use online methods within their classroom.

Courses currently available include:

• Theory I (100)*
  The first of a two-part series covering the aspects of electrical theory needed by electricians and systems technicians. Each course consists of 10 four-hour lessons.
• Theory II (200)*
  Second of a two-part series covering the aspects of electrical theory needed by electricians and systems technicians. Each course consists of 10 four-hour lessons.
• Motor Controls I (100)*
  First of a two-part series covering electrical motor control theory, components and systems, control logic, field applications, and troubleshooting. Each course consists of 10 four-hour lessons.
• Motor Controls II (200)*
  Second of a two-part series covering electrical motor control theory, components and systems, control logic, field applications, and troubleshooting. Each course consists of 10 four-hour lessons.
• Fire Alarm: NFPA 72-2010
  This 48-hour course is intended to provide qualified journeyman electricians and apprentices with the knowledge necessary to work on fire alarm systems.

Check with your local chapter for availability. Upcoming courses are listed below.

Course Name	Description	Scheduled Release Date (dates subject to change)
Code I (100)*	This is the first of a three-part course covering the National Electrical Code, which provides the basis of virtually all electrical work.	Winter 2014
Leadership I (100)*	This 40-hour course is designed to provide electrical journeyman with the basic leadership skills that he/she needs to be successful as a lead electrician and/or foreman.	Winter 2014
Fire Alarm: NFPA 72-2013	This 48-hour course is intended to provide qualified journeyman electricians and apprentices with the knowledge necessary to work on fire alarm systems.	Fall 2014
Blueprint I (100)*	This 40-hour course provides the electrician with lessons on how to read and interpret the complete set of construction blueprints and specifications for a construction project.	2015
Code II (200)*	This is the second of a three-part course covering the National Electrical Code, which provides the basis of virtually all electrical work.	2015
Code III (300)*	This is the third of a three-part course covering the National Electrical Code, which provides the basis of virtually all electrical work.	2015

*Required PEP Coursework

Release dates are subject to change. Contact Paul Dolenc, IEC National's Vice President of Training and Education, for more information.