Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0034
Organization's ID:
R3SWK
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
180 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 National Electric Code (NEC)
Vocational-Certificate 2 Residential Wiring
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Solar PV Systems
Vocational-Certificate 1 Motors and Motor Controls
Vocational-Certificate 1 Residential A/V Systems
Vocational-Certificate 2 Residential Fire and Security Systems
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare students for completion of the Third Year Residential Wiremen Bundle. This bundle is a combination of the following courses: Orientation; Residential Job Information 2; Photovoltaic Systems; Residential Advanced Tech; Residential Fire Alarm and Security Systems; Residential Plan & Design; Telephone and Security Basics; Residential Wiring Practices; Inside Job Information 4; Residential Code 2 and Residential Motors & Transformers. This course gives an understanding of Motor Control drawings and NEC Requirements for Motors and Motor Circuits in Residential Applications. Students will be introduced to a telephone system and learn how to wire them. How to plan and design residential fire alarm systems and security systems will be explained in this course as well. Students will identify the NEC requirements for residential pools, fountains and similar locations. Other topics of discussion will be home theater basics, solar radiation, and lightning protection systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • calculate residential range loads
  • troubleshoot AC/R systems
  • compare television, telephone, and low-voltage signal systems
  • plan and install residential fire alarm systems
  • list the NEC requirements for residential pools and fountains
  • plan and install residential cabling systems
  • identify the different home theater cabling and connections
  • list the NEC requirements for residential solar power generation
  • design and Install lightning protection systems.
  • identify the NEC requirements for motors and motor circuits in residential applications

General Topics:

  • Job Information 4, Orientation, Photovoltaic Systems, Residential Code 2, Residential Advanced Technology, Residential Job Information 2, Residential Fire Alarm and Security, Residential Motors and Transformers, Residential Planning and Design, Residential Wiring Practices, and Telephone and Security Basics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials