ELECTRICAL COURSE OF STUDY

Electrical 1
In this course, youll learn practices for the apprentice electrician.
Objectives:

Discuss the National Electrical Code with manufacturers, installers, and users of
electrical equipment.

Learn the safe and proper use of electricians tools.

Explain how various hand tools are used by an electrician.

Perform basic calculations and measurement conversions using the metric system.

Use Ohms law to explain the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in a
circuit.

Define the terms volt, ampere, and ohm.

Find the total resistance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.

Use Ohms law to calculate the amount of current, voltage, or resistance in circuits.

Additional Course Materials

DVD: Safe Use of Hand Tools
Learning Aid: Parts Kit for Electrical Fundamentals
Electrical 2
Learn about electrical components, conductors, conduit, and wiring.
Objectives:

Explain when and where boxes, cabinets, and panels are used in electrical installations.

Explain when and where cable and conductor fittings and conduit fittings are used in
electrical installations.

Recognize and identify various types of control devices, including hand-operated

switches, automatic switches, magnetically controlled devices, and remote-control
systems.

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Explain how to install various types of control devices.

Identify the physical properties and characteristics of conductors.

Identify electrical properties and characteristics of conductors.

Describe and install various types of conduit fittings and support.

Identify the tools needed to bend conduit and use those tools correctly.

Identify the function of various electrical components.

Recognize and work with various types of electrical systems.

Explain how old work differs from new electrical-construction work.

Identify several ways to run wire in existing structures.

Describe the steps to take when installing new electrical devices in existing structures.

Additional Course Materials

DVDs:

Doing Conduit Work

Installing Switches, Receptacles, and Lampholders

Special Wiring Applications

Equipment:

Combination Wiring Tool

Digital Multimeter and Operation Manual

Safety Goggles

Screwdriver Set

Transformer

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Parts Kit for Conduit and Conductors

Parts Kit for Installing Electrical Equipment

Parts Kit for Working with Circuit

Electrical 3

In this course, youll learn about lighting, heating and climate control.
Objectives:

Describe the concept of light.

Define several important photometry terms.

List the advantages and disadvantages of each lamp type.

Recognize the different characteristics of each lamp.

Identify the proper application for common types of discharge lamps.

Combine natural light and dimming devices efficiently.

Use multilevel lighting with fluorescent lamps.

Divide an area into different zones for different lighting needs.

Describe commonly encountered lighting fixtures in detail and explain where theyre
used.

Outline which precautions to take when installing fixtures according to the NEC.

Describe how heating requirements for buildings are estimated using the degree day
method of calculation.

Compare the major selections of heating equipment.

Describe the function of common components within a buildings HVAC system.

Understand the purpose and function of common components within a pneumatic

automatic control system.

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Electrical 4

This course will teach you how to interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Objectives:

Talk about the relationship of electrical blueprints to the architectural drawings and
drawings of other trades.

Read the information presented on blueprints.

Identify the correct type of general or special-purpose circuit when given a list of circuit
descriptions.

Differentiate among portable, fixed, and stationary appliances, and describe how each
type is wired.

Identify the parts of a schematic diagram.

Describe the flow of electrical current through circuit devices.

Additional Course Materials

Learning Aids:

HVAC System Schematic

Electrician Blueprint Set

Electrical 5

This course provides in-depth coverage of all the essential elements of the National Electrical
Code including terminology, structure, and specific applications and interpretations.
Objectives:

Describe GFCI requirements, grounding rules, and wiring requirements for hazardous
locations.

Identify code variables based on single-family and multi-family classifications and

residential and commercial classifications.

Describe code requirements specific to health-care facilities.

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Additional Course Materials: Textbooks:

National Electrical Code 2014

Electrical Systems Based on the 2014 NEC

Computer Specifications
You will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. You will need access to a
Microsoft Windows based computer running Windows XP or later or an Apple Mac
computer running OS X or later, and an email account