Fourth Year Hints and FAQ

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Your "license" or more properly your training certificate is a legal necessity. DO NOT LET IT LAPSE. This is critically important. You cannot legally work without a valid training certificate, you and the employer are subject to fine if you do so.

Homework

Here are some guidelines on homework, especially those workbooks with math components like DC Theory and Code Calculations:

Problem write-ups are your permanent record of your understanding of the material covered. You do not get any tests to keep but you do get your lesson materials for future reference
Solutions should be clearly and logically presented. This means that:

• Your method should always be clear. It should be easy to figure out what you're doing and why.

• Use a lot of space.

• Equations should usually be accompanied by prose. Before plunging into algebra, state what it is you're solving for. If there are any non-obvious steps in a calculation, explain them.

• Write equations in a logical order.

• Remember: Formula, Substitute, Solve, Label

• Use pencil, rarely do apprentices get 100% of the lesson questions correct first try

Solutions should stand on their own and should be understandable to someone who hasn't read the problem. This means at times that you should paraphrase the question before writing your response. Use pencil.
We will not give numerical grades on HW assignments. Instead, we will check for an honest effort at completion. I'm mainly interested in seeing that you thoughtfully attacked the problem and wrote it up in a clear and coherent way.
Finally, a few minor requests:

• Use Pencil

• Limit the amount of loose paper you turn in

• Put your name on all your books

• Do your homework a little at a time rather than cramming it all in to the weekend before school

Week 1

Lightning protection requirements, motors.

We will be doing labs so have appropriate sturdy shoes.

All this week is from the NJATC syllabus

Call or come in for help prior to your week of school if needed. Putting "don't know" or other nonsense in the blank in hopes we will see something written and skip it will hurt you. REALLY DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK.

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Week 2

Motor Controls, Motor Controls, Motor Controls. COME IN OR CALL FOR HELP IF NEEDED. Call with questions so that moment comes BEFORE you come to class. NOTICE THAT SATURDAY HAS CURRICULUM AND A TEST SCHEDULED. MOTOR CONTROLS CONSTITUES AT LEAST HALF OF YOUR INCREMENTAL HANDS ON.

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Week 3

Boolean algebra, and PLC's. Follow local syllabus, available as a download above. Homework is in a new format so START EARLY. We have computer lab activities to make the boolean easier to grasp. Check out this site for Boolean concepts and quizzes-eelab digital tutorial. Number conversions and boolean are also covered in the Tech Math Book. Lots of PLC labs. Motor circuit calculations. MOTOR CIRCUIT SIZING IS NEARLY A THIRD OF YOUR INCREMENTAL EVALUATION.

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