Student Outcomes Knowledge is the most important tool you can provide to your students. You must form a solid base in the fundamentals in order to build your students’ wiring skills. Emphasize the importance of developing reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills. Stress that in addition to electrical wiring skills, employers often list the abilities to follow proper procedures, work with others, and communicate clearly as the deciding factors as to which job applicants will be hired.

ELECTRICAL 1

Unit

Timeframe

(Dates are approximate and may vary.)

“This is an up-to-date course of instruction for beginners who wish to learn about electrical principles and practices. Although most of the information is directly related to residential installations, the concepts can be applied to commercial and light construction as well. Procedures and principles of electricity are carefully blended to provide an effective learning tool for the student.”

(Quote from the 2020 Modern Residential Wiring book)

ELECTRICAL 1

First week of school


End of August

  1. Classroom Rules & Expectations

  2. Class Syllabus

Chapter 1: Electrical Careers


September 1-30th.

Objectives

Explore the many job titles related to electrical careers.

Prepare for a job search and applying and interviewing for jobs.

Consider the aspects of business ownership.

Understand training and licensing requirements for electricians.

Chapter 2: Safety


October 1-31st

Objectives

Understand the effects of electrical shock.

 Describe conditions likely to affect the severity of an electrical shock.

List basic workplace safety rules.

Explain a lockout/tagout/blockout program.

Describe steps for helping a shock victim.

Identify common workplace hazards. 

Chapter 3: Hand and Power Tools


November 1-30th

Objectives

Select essential tools for residential wiring.

Know the specialty tools available for infrequent applications.

 Discuss basic principles of tool use and care.

Chapter 4: Electrical Measurement and Testing Equipment


December 1-31st

Objectives

Recognize standard types of measuring and testing tools.

Identify the common applications of various testing equipment.

Understand the need for measuring and testing tools to ensure personal safety.

Follow basic safety procedures and practices for electrical testing and measuring.

Chapter 5: Electrical Energy Fundamentals


January 1-31st

Objectives

Explain the electron theory for current.

Explain conductors and insulating materials.

Define and explain the difference between direct current and alternating current.

 Define basic electrical terms.

 Describe the makeup of an electrical circuit.

Differentiate between series and parallel circuits.

Apply Ohm’s law to resistance, voltage, and current.

Apply the basic power formula to power, voltage, and current.

Explain electromagnetic induction.

Discuss the operation of electric motors.

Discuss electric power transmission.

Explain the operation of transformers. 

Chapter 6: Print Reading, Specifications, and Codes


February 1-28th

Objectives

 Identify the types of prints that an electrician may read.

List the standard parts of a drawing.

Recognize and use standard electrical symbols.

Understand the schedules that are found on prints.

Describe the two types of notes.

Read an electrical print.

Recognize specifications and understand their importance.

Know where to find codes and authorities for an installation.

Recognize the marks of the most commonly used testing agencies.

Chapter 7: Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Design


March 1-31st

Objectives

Calculate branch-circuit loads.

Determine the number of branch circuits for a house.

Explain noncoincident loads.

Calculate feeder and service loads using two different methods.

Understand the basic requirements for switches, receptacles, and lighting.

Chapter 8: Conductors


April 1-30th

Objectives

 List the NEC rules regarding conductors for general wiring.

Know the different materials used for conductors.

Use the NEC to select a wire type when given a specific installation.

Properly specify wire size using the American Wire Gage (AWG) or kcmils.

Explain the cause of voltage drop.

Compute voltage drop.

List the factors that affect conductor ampacity rating.

Determine the correct conductor size based on the circuit load using the NEC.

Use the NEC to adjust conductor ampacity based on ambient temperature and number of conductors.

Chapter 9: Cable Systems


May 1-31st

Objectives

Identify the most common types of cable systems used in residential wiring.

Choose appropriate cable products for various installations.

 Understand color-coding and labeling on nonmetallic cable.

Prepare standard types of cable for connection to devices.