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Electrician's Mate

Overview. Electrical training courses focus on fundamental knowledge, theory of equipment operation, and practical maintenance and troubleshooting skills for Coast Guard Electrician Mates. Courses include Electrician's Mate "A" School and a wide variety of "C" Schools. All students attending courses must have an updated Common Access Card and know their CAC Personal Identification Number (PIN). Failure to do so will cause an unnecessary training delay.

Electrician's Mate "A" School.

Electrician's Mate "A" school is a 19 week intensive course of instruction designed to train non-rated personnel to perform the duties of a Coast Guard Third Class Electricians Mate. The American Council on Education (ACE) has evaluated this course and recommends the following credits in the Lower-Division Baccalaureate/Associate degree category: three (3) semester hours in basic electricity, three (3) semester hours in AC & DC circuit theory, three (3) in electrical power distribution, three (3) in electrical circuits troubleshooting and maintenance, one (1) in industrial safety, and one (1) in blueprint reading. It includes training and practical exercises in a wide range of topics including:

• Batteries
• Power distribution systems
• Lighting systems
• Motors and controllers
• Interior communication systems
• Galley, scullery, and laundry equipment
• Electric damage control equipment
• Small boat electrical systems
• Deck machinery equipment
• Shore power

Recommended pre-reporting studies/tips. All "A" school students must complete their EPME's for E-4 prior to graduation to be eligible for promotion to third class petty officer upon graduation. Begin your studies as early as possible. EPME study help is available at TCYorktown after you arrive. See your class advisor for details. Students are highly encouraged to brush up on their basic math and algebra skills prior to arrival (Try your Educational Services Officer or local library if you need help). Students are also urged to review their E-4 EPQ's for EM.

Computer Usage: All students attending courses must have an updated Common Access Card and know their CAC Personal Identification Number (PIN). Failure to do so will cause an unnecessary training delay.

Prerequisites. Available from governing Coast Guard directives.

Point of Contact. You can contact the "A" school supervisor for specific questions regarding course content and program of instruction at 757.856.2223.

Electrician's Mate "C" Courses

These course include a wide variety of specialized training and instruction in electrical systems, test and field equipment, and associated skills. Specific courses are:

• Advanced Analog Electronics Technology (EM-01)
• Advanced Digital Electronics Technology (EM-02)
• Fiber Optics Maintenance Technician (EM-03)
• Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (EM-04)
• 378 Hero Clas Console (EM-04A)
• Power Generation and Speed Controls (EM-05)
• Caterpillar 3508B Electronic Fuel Injection and Engine Monitoring System Course (EM-05A)
• MK-27 Gyrocompass System (EM-20)
• 270 WMEC Machinery Plant Control & Monitoring System (EM-25).
• MK-29 MOD-1 Gyrocompass System (EM-26).
• 110 "A" and "B" WPB Control Systems (EM-32).
• 110 "C" WPB Machinery Control and Alarm System (EM-33).

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