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BOILER OPERATOR
These courses are for custodians, power plant employees, boiler repair and maintenance personnel to help you prepare for the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance, Boiler Operator License. Documented experience is also required to take the State Exam. You can sign up for the Low Pressure course or for the High Pressure course which includes the 50-hour required low pressure curriculum. Books are included. Examination fee is not included. Instructor: Leonard Vogt

LOW PRESSURE BOILER OPERATOR
13 class meetings 50 Contact Hours CEU 5.0
$479 POLSKY 436
14865 Wed/Fri 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 16-Oct. 28
15088 Tues/Thur/Sat 6-9:30 p.m. Feb 9 - Mar 11

HIGH PRESSURE BOILER OPERATOR
7 class meetings 75 Contact Hours CEU 7.5
$689 POLSKY 436
14866 Wed/Fri 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 16-Nov. 20
15089 Tues/Thur/Sat 6-9:30 p.m. Feb 9 - Mar 27

STATIONARY ENGINEER
33 class meetings 125 Contact Hours CEU 1.25
$989 CAMPUS
15167 Tues/Thur/Sat 6-9:30 p.m. Feb 9 - Apr 29

For a printable course information sheet:
Low and High Pressure Boiler Classes

For more information about exam dates and boiler license requirements from the Ohio Dept. of Commerce: Boiler Operator License Information

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BASIC ELECTRICAL WIRING
Do you want to learn the basics of electrical wiring? This course includes electrical standards, codes and safety practices with instruction for projects like repairing lamps to wiring an entire house. Lab: 12 hours, Lecture 20 hours. Materials included. Class meets on seven weeknights and three Saturday mornings. No discounts apply.
10 class meetings CEU 3.2
$789 OLIN HALL 117B
14861 Mon/Wed 6-9 p.m. Sept. 21-Oct. 12
Sat 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 10

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BASIC INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY
This course introduces the students to the basic fundamentals of electricity as it applies to the industrial workplace. The course will cover AC/DC circuits, single and three phase motors, transformers, capacitors, Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws. Lab: 12 hours, Lecture 20 hours. Materials included. Class meets on seven weeknights and three Saturday mornings. No discounts apply.
10 class meetings CEU 3.2
$789 CROUSE HALL 127
14862 Tue/Thu 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20-Nov. 10
Sat 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Oct. 24, 31 and Nov. 7
15067 Mon/Wed 5:30-9:30 p.m.. Mar 22-Apr 14

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ELECTRONIC TESTING
This course is a practical, hands-on guide to efficient troubleshooting with today’s electronic test equipment. You will learn how to identify problems in all types of electronic systems with various tools: multi-meters, oscilloscopes, voltmeters and Ohmmeters. Lab: 12 hours, Lecture 20 hours. Materials included. No discounts apply.
$789 10 class meetings CEU 3.2
15066 Mon/Wed 5:30-9:30 p.m.. Feb 15-Mar 10

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LOCKSMITH TRAINING
There are only an estimated 50,000 full-time locksmiths working in today’s marketplace to handle the needs of a country of 300,000,000 people. This course includes hands-on exercises with lecture and interaction, including: how to disassemble, repin and reassemble Kwikset, Schlage and import-type locks, drilling a lock, key identification, duplication, impressioning and key code generation, hands-on master keying, lock picking, and car opening. Commercial grade locks and fundamentals of a locksmith business are also covered. No discounts apply.
Five class meetings CEU 3.5
$1495 TBA
14989 Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2-6

For a printable Locksmith Training information sheet:
Become a Certified Locksmith

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HOME ENERGY AUDIT TRAINING
Energy audits have increased as the demand grows to lower expensive energy costs and move towards a sustainable future. There are tax credits from cities and the federal government for homeowners who implement recommendations made as a result of an energy audit. In this six-day course you will learn the fundamentals of building science – thermodynamics, heat systems and transfer, moisture and humidity, airflow, insulation, thermal boundaries, R/U values, pressure boundaries, air sealing, blower door technology, ventilation, building calculations, combustion science and testing and energy conservation strategies. Includes two on-site building audits. No discounts apply.
Six class meetings CEU 4.2
$1495 TBA
14981 Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19-24
15184 Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spring dates pending – call 330-972-7577

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PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER - LEVLES 1 AND 2
This course is an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Includes electrical control devices, loader logic diagramming and wiring. Application exercises throught the course create a hands-on learning experience and you will go online to an Allen-Bradley PLC5-30 and MicroLogix 1000.
8 class meetings CEU 3.2 Tue/Thu 5:30-9:30 p.m.
15182 Level 1 Mar 23-Apr 15 $789
15183 Level 2 Apr 20-May 13 $789

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Attention! Employers…
Industrial Maintenance Technician Courses can be customized and delivered onsite
to your employees!
Basic Industrial Electricity
Basic Wiring
Electronic Testing
Vibration Analysis
Predictive Maintenance
Industrial Pneumatics
Industrial Hydraulics
Motors & Drive Controllers
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Welding
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Call for information: 330-972-7577 or contact us:
Technical Training

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