Course Number: VEM112

Course Title: Electrical Wiring II
 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General Objective

The students will become familiar with common electrical and building terminology used in the industry. Use the various methods of installing cables and conductors in different types of situations and terminate the conductors in the correct manner, to fixtures and appliances.  Operate in compliance with the National Electrical Code.

Specific Objectives
 

Students will be able to:

1.  describe safety and the importance of grounding during installation.
        describe conditions most likely to cause electrical shock.
        explain equipment and system grounding.
        explain the principles for electrical grounding.
        define bonding and how it is done.

2.  demonstrate box and conductor installation.
        explain the planning steps for rough in.    
        explain how to determine location for boxes.
        demonstrate how to attach boxes.
        demonstrate how to install conduits.
        demonstrate boring and notching techniques.
        demonstrate how to cut conduit.

3.  demonstrate how to properly wire electrical devices.
        describe how to prepare conductors for connections.
        demonstrate the proper method of attaching conductors to devices and fixtures.
        demonstrate split wiring connections.
        demonstrate safe wiring practice.

4.  describe how to plan branch circuits.
        define branch circuits.
        identify the types of branch circuits.
        explain purpose of branch circuits.
        describe the NEC requirements for branch circuits.
        calculate circuit loads.

5.  demonstrate blue print reading skills and wire various residential circuits.
        recognize and use electrical symbols.
        describe the relation between electrical plan, schematic and pictorial diagram.
        sketch an electrical wiring diagram.
        plan and wire circuit according to plan.
        discuss polarity in wiring and explain its importance.

6.  demonstrate electrical circuit troubleshooting skills.
        describe the safety procedures required for troubleshooting an electrical circuit.
        list the trouble shooting tools required.
        explain the procedure for testing fuses, circuit breakers, receptacles, fixtures and switches.
        describe overloaded neutral and unbalanced currents.