Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

IECI-0001

Organization's ID:

IECI-0001

Organization:

Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Location:

Hybrid

Length:

36 weeks (144)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	DC circuits
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	applied mathematics
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	2	residential wiring I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	1	electrical safety
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	1	career and workforce planning

This course is recommended for a total of 10 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category (9/21).

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with instruction in practical aspects of electrical theory, introduction to National Electrical Code, basic wiring methods, elementary blueprint reading, instruction in use of tools, and conduit bending. Instruction will include consistent reminders of safe jobsite practices.

Learning Outcomes:

apply the principles of basic electricity
explain and use safe techniques in working with electricity
utilize technical mathematics in computing various electrical functions
explain and develop different types of residential electrical circuits
install branch and feeder circuits
install various types of electrical outlets
use the tools and materials associated with the level of expertise
use the National electrical code book as a reference to find relevant Code citations.
explain and apply basic safety and first aid measures