- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Covers the basic principles of conventional motor control for those working in an industrial setting.
Prerequisite(s)
- Familiarity with wiring methods and AC Motor operation.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$721.53
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the features of manual motor starters.
- Draw diagrams for manual AC motor starters.
- Connect and test manual motor starters.
- Identification of common symbols & their application in motor control diagrams.
- Describe the features & construction of three-phase, across-the-line magnetic motor starters.
- Draw & label schematic diagrams for basic motor control circuits.
- Convert between schematic & wiring diagrams.
- Describe features of common control devices.
- Connect & operate simple three-wire control circuits.
- Describe features of control and time delay relays.
- Describe features and applications of plugging switches.
- Develop circuit diagrams involving automatic and sequence control.
- Check fuses & perform safety isolation on a fusible disconnect switch.
- Describe simple troubleshooting procedures for magnetic starters & controls.
- Interpret CEC rules & regulation about magnetic motor starters.
- Describe features of programmable relays.
- Develop programs using relay logic.
- Connect, operate and program programmable relays.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of TELC 0130 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 59616
Dates
May 25 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 59616
- $721.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 - Jun 24 | Mon, Wed | 17:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 144 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Textbooks are not required. This course DOES NOT carry a waitlist and space is limited. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. For inquiries, email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.