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Electrical Wiring- Residential

Course ID: ELC-3119E3
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This course provides the knowledge and skills for becoming an electrician or pursuing 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 will take place with instructor supervision in a lab equipped to simulate real conditions. The course also includes a review of the NC Electrical Contractor exam (Special Restricted Examination: Single Family Detached Residential Dwelling (SP-SFD)). Students should bring their own tools/materials (a list will be 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
1.1 Understand how electricity and electrical equipment work
1.2 Identify different kinds of cables, boxes and devices
1.3 Know basic operation of switches, receptacles and light fixtures
1.4 Do minor repairs of electrical systems
1.5 Apply general safety practices while working with electricity
1.6 Basic knowledge of residential wiring
1.7 Prepare the students to become an apprentice in electrical wiring
1.8 Develop good business practices
1.9 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 one
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 two
Ohm's law applied to DC series circuits, and Kirchhoff's law, circuit analysis, electric power equations. DC circuit analysis, introduction to capacitance and capacitors.

Electrical theory three
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 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® and hands on
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: describe the 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: focuses on the types and applications of conductors and covers proper wiring techniques, stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.

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

Wiring: introduction to different types of schematics, electric diagrams, and wiring diagrams, and ladder diagrams, to wiring panel board, receptacles, switches, boxes, cables, and loads, to 3-way and 4-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, to fluorescent lights.

NOTE: Instructors may change the course schedule to better serve the students in the class.

Contact Hours

110

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Home Builders Institude

Website

https://hbi.org/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Electrical Wiring - Home Builders Institute

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
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). ,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 end of course written Final Exam with passing score of 70% or higher.