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Electrical Wiring - Residential

Course ID: ELC-3119E3
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This course provides the knowledge and skills to become an electrician or pursue other careers in the electrical trade. It includes theory and practice on electrical circuits, Ohm's Law, alternating and direct currents, series and parallel circuits, electrical tools and equipment, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, electrical components and symbols, distribution systems, use of the NEC (National Electrical Code), and electrical blueprint reading. Hands-on instruction in standardized wiring techniques, methods and materials takes place with instructor supervision in a lab equipped to simulate real conditions. The course also includes a review of the N.C. Electrical Contractor Exam (Special Restricted Examination: Single Family Detached Residential Dwelling (SP-SFD)). Students should bring their own tools/materials (a list is provided on the first day of class) and wear safety clothes, gloves, shoes and glasses.

Course Objectives

Have understanding of basic knowledge of residential wiring

Understand how electricity and electrical equipment work

Identify different kinds of cables, boxes and devices

Know basic operation of switches, receptacles and light fixtures

Do minor repairs of electrical systems

Apply general safety practices while working with electricity

Basic knowledge of residential wiring

Prepare the students to become an apprentice in electrical wiring

Develop good business practices

Basic knowledge of NEC for wiring purposes

Outline of Instruction

Orientation to the Electrical Trade: Describe the apprenticeship/training process for electricians and various career paths/opportunities one might follow in the electrical trade; state the tasks typically performed by an electrician and explain the responsibilities and aptitudes of an electrician; introduction to the basic math, conversions and use of the calculator

Electrical Theory I: Offers a general introduction to the electrical concepts, electronic configuration of elements, conductors, insulators and semiconductors; introduction to voltage, current, resistance and electromotive force; introduces resistors, resistance and conductance, resistors in series, parallel and series-parallel

Electrical Theory II: Ohm's Law applied to DC series circuits; Kirchhoff's Law, circuit analysis, electric power equations; DC circuit analysis, introduction to capacitance and capacitors

Electrical Theory III: Introduction to inductance and inductors; analysis of resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits to AC theory; introduction to transformers and power distribution systems; introduction to basic AC electric circuits, conductors, wire, cable types, switches and protective devices

Electrical Test Equipment: Continuation and hands-on focuses on proper selection, inspection, use and maintenance of common electrical test equipment; allows trainees to practice using many of the instruments while learning the appropriate test procedures and safety rules

Introduction to the National Electrical Code: Hands-on work provides a navigational road map for using the NEC, introduces the layout of the NEC and the types of information found within the code book; allows trainees to practice finding information using an easy-to-follow procedure; types of loads in residential electric circuits

Device Boxes: Different types of nonmetallic and metallic boxes, identify the appropriate box type and size for a given application, select and demonstrate the appropriate method for mounting a given box

Conductors: Types and applications of conductors and proper wiring techniques, appropriate NEC requirements

Wiring: Residential electric circuits, electrical devices and wiring techniques common to residential construction and maintenance, allows trainees to practice making service calculations, appropriate NEC requirements

Wiring: Different types of schematics, electric diagrams, wiring diagrams and ladder diagrams to wiring panel board, receptacles, switches, boxes, cables and loads, to three-way and four-way, to smoke and fire detectors, to conduits and raceways

Door Bell System: Real power, apparent power, reactive power and energy calculations; sizing conductors and overcurrent protection devices; introduction to switches with pilot light and to fluorescent lights

Contact Hours

110

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Students are required to bring the following items: Safety clothes, glasses, gloves and electrical hazard (EH) safety shoes.
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Students Must Purchase : Black & Decker Volume 7 Electrical Code Book

Student Tool Kit:
Lineman's Pliers
Insulated Screwdrivers
Flathead
Phillips
Squarehead
Receptacle/switch cover flathead
Stubby multi driver set
Wire Strippers
Small magnetic level
Measuring Tape
Receptacle Tester w/ GFCI trip feature
Non contact voltage tester
Multi-Meter
Needle nose pliers
Angled Pliers/Diagonal Pliers
Flashlight/Head light
Protective Gloves
Drywall saw
Hammer
Blade for stripping Romex sheathing
Heavy duty wire cutters

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Lab exercises, when applicable, are due on the date assigned by the instructor. Late assignments may be accepted only at the instructor's discretion.,Students must complete the end-of-course written final exam with a passing score of 70% or higher.