Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
IECI-0004
Organization's ID:
IECI-0004
Organization:
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
36 weeks (144 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 National Electric Codes (NEC)
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 electrical troubleshooting
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 commercial wiring I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 motor controllers I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 electrical safety
This course is recommended for a total of 13 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category (9/21).
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with trouble-shooting skills for solid state, photoelectric, electro-mechanical electronic control devices, lighting protection, grounding and design, load calculations, and leadership. The student will also review and complete appropriate jobsite safety training modules.

Learning Outcomes:

  • master their understanding of motor controls
  • navigate through the NEC Electrical Code book
  • perform different hands-on labs.

General Topics:

  • Electrical safety
  • Solid state, photoelectric, electro-mechanical, proximity, and programmable electronic control devices
  • AC reduced voltage starters
  • Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Fire alarms systems and fire protection signaling systems
  • NEC and safety standards and regulations
  • Services, switchboards, and panelboards
  • Conductors and over current protection devices
  • Lighting protection and grounding
  • Designing and installing wiring systems
  • Troubleshooting circuits, outlets, motors, motor compressors, and transformers
  • Hazardous locations
  • Load calculations
  • Leadership
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.

First Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program
(IECI-0001)
Second Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program
(IECI-0002)
Third Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program
(IECI-0003)
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