What we're all about as a union...Fairness, Equality, Pride."
Bert Olmstead, Journeyman,
Local 586, Ottawa
It's a win-win situation."
Bob Sanscartier. Contractor,
Bolton Electric, Ottawa
Everybody's treated the same, everybody's treated equal."
Kurt Metz, Dispatcher
Local 586, Ottawa
Construction II (Basic Motor Control)
This program is designed to provide apprentices with the skills and knowledge to complete their Intermediate Trade School and a good working knowledge of basic motor control.
This program covers:
- Motor Control Symbols
- Ladder diagrams
- Basic Motor Theory
- Commercial Blue Print Reading
- PLC logic control
- Variable frequency drives
This program has a large component of hands on labs, a project and a final exam. Students must achieve a 70% average to pass the program.