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Residential Wiring

Course

Course Title

Class

Lab/ Shop

Clinical/ Co-op

Credit

ELC 113

Residential Wiring

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Effective Term: Fall 2013

This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in residential electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical print reading; planning, layout; and installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with residential electrical installations.

Competencies

·Student Learning Outcomes
·1. Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
·2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to residential electrical circuits.
·3. Draw, plan and interpret electrical plans and symbols used in residential applications
·4. Identify, size, and install wiring and electrical distribution equipment and devices associated with residential electrical installations in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
·5. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate use of tools and materials that are used in residential wiring.

2012FA New Local Prereq: RED 090

2014FA - New Course Version (S23518)

2017FA – Added Local Prereq: DMA 030

2019SP - Revised Local Prereq: Add ENG 002 and MAT 003

2020FA - Revised Local Prereq: Delete DMA 030, DRE 098, MAT 003, ENG 002

This Course can be found in these Programs of Study

Electrical Systems Technology - Certificate (Day )
Electrical Systems Technology - Diploma (Day)