VOCATIONAL ELECTRICAL COURSE
DESCRIPTION
VEM 102
Electrical/Electronic Drawing and Sketching (1.5)
Prerequisite:
MS 104,
This course
is designed to provide the students with basic skills and knowledge to read and
interpret electrical/electronics blueprints. Students will also learn the basic
principles of sketching and scale drawing using a variety of drawing equipment.
VEM 103 Basic Electricity
Prerequisites:
VSP 121 or concurrently
Students
will learn the basic fundamentals of electricity in order to develop an
understanding of electricity and the electrical industry through calculation
and basic theory.
VEM 104 Basic Electricity II (5)
Prerequisite:
VEM 103
This course
introduces students to the basic fundamentals of an alternating current
circuit. Develop an understanding of the fundamental components that affect the
alternating current circuit. Gain an understanding of the basic operation of
motors and transformers.
VEM 105 Basic Electricity for AC (3)
Prerequisite:
Admission and VSP 121
This course
introduces the student to the theory of electricity and basic components used
in the electrical industry and the relationship of voltage, current, resistance
and power. This course will also enable the students to perform basic
measurements by using an electrical measuring device and analyzing electrical
circuits using Ohm’s Law. Students will compare different types of electrical
circuits. The course emphasizes electrical components of refrigeration and air
conditioning systems. This course also includes the theoretical aspects of
rewiring domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
VEM 110 Workshop
Fabrication/Hand and Power Tool Skills (3)
Prerequisite:
Admission and VSP 121 or concurrently
This course
introduces basic hand tool and basic power tool uses in electrical work,
construction and maintenance. Proper use and care of these tools is stressed.
Valuable safety information for each type of tool is discussed. After this
course, the student will be able to perform specific tasks using hand and power
tools and fabricate small projects from simple drawings.
VEM 111 Electrical Wiring I
(3)
Prerequisites:
VSP 121, VEM 102, VEM 110 (or VEM 101 for Aircon/Refrigeration
Apprentices). This course is designed to introduce to the students the basic
concepts of residential wiring and provide a solid background of electrical
principles required for wiring. The students will develop the knowledge of
various voltages in a branch circuit as well as identify various types
of branch circuits used in a dwelling. The students will gain an understanding
for special circuits and how they are used in a dwelling. Students will also
become familiarized with the information and specification to perform functional
and safe wiring practices.
VEM 112
Electrical Wiring II (3)
Prerequisites:
VEM 111 or concurrently & VSP121 & VEM110
This course
is designed to increase the student’s awareness of safe workplace practices.
The course is designed to introduce the basic wiring methods used in the
electrical industry. The students will develop skills in basic circuitry,
identification of cable types and terminology used in the industry. Apply
techniques as required by the National Electrical code with respect to safe
wiring practices.
VEM 113 Basic Refrigeration I (4)
Prerequisite:
VSP121 or Concurrently
This course
introduces the students the refrigeration principles as applied to domestic,
commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. It also includes refrigeration
processes, vapor compression refrigeration cycle, mechanical components,
functions, refrigerants and their properties, equipment selection and
recovery/recycling of refrigerants.
VEM 114 Refrigeration II (3)
Prerequisites:
VEM 113
This course
primarily covers operation principles, installation, preventive maintenance and
repair of split type air conditioning systems.
VEM 212 National Electrical
Code (3)
Prerequisites:
VEM 111 or concurrently & VSP121 & VEM110
This course
is designed to increase the student’s awareness of safe workplace practices.
The course is designed to introduce the basic wiring methods used in the
electrical industry. The students will develop skills in basic circuitry,
identification of cable types and terminology used in the industry. Apply
techniques as required by the National Electrical code with respect to safe
wiring practices.
Prerequisites:
VEM 104 and VEE 266
This course
is designed to introduce to the students basic wiring methods used for various
types of motors in the electrical industry. The students will study proper
wiring techniques, selection of components and correct measurements in
installing motor circuitry.