Students from the Industrial Maintenance program at the Laurel County Schools Center for Innovation (CFI) recently participated in a competition held at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #369 (IBEW) facility in Louisville. The competition spanned two days, with each day presenting different challenges.
On day one, competitors took a quiz to assess their knowledge of Electrical Theory, Motor Controls Concepts, Troubleshooting, and Circuit Design. The CFI students impressed the judges and electricians of IBEW with their ability to create working diagrams. After the quiz, students had the opportunity to inspect the electrical control cabinets and ask questions about the components.
On day two, students received almost eight hours to wire connections and install components. They began by installing wiring and terminating connections, then labeling all components and conductors, and concluded the day by binding their wires to ensure clean installations.
Throughout the competition, the students were encouraged to prioritize safety, professionalism, and curiosity about the trade. The IBEW staff hosting the competition provided instruction on wiring construction, methodology, troubleshooting, and the many possibilities available to successful IMT students.
