Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
IECI-0001
Organization:
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
36 weeks (144 hours) of related technical instruction and 12 months (2000 hours) of on-the-job training
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Foundations I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Foundations II
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Residential Wiring
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Electrical Safety
This course is recommended for a total of 10 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to gain an understanding of the electrical industry, while strengthening skills within the jobsite. This is the initial year of a four-year course of instruction and field study to produce technically competent professional electricians with Journeyman status (or its equivalency).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify tools and their uses
  • Perform conduit bending
  • Solve basic math electrical related problems
  • Understand the benefits of GFCI and arc fault protection
  • Explain electrical fundamentals
  • Understand luminaries
  • Perform electrical wiring (residential).

General Topics:

  • Tools and blueprints
  • First aid/CPR
  • Applied math
  • Types of conductors/sizes
  • Residential lighting and circuits
  • Low voltage and fire alarm
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Knots, rigging and specialty tools
  • Solar photovoltaic systems
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