| ELECTRICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program.
Students deciding to enter the electrical field will be introduced
to the basics of safety and sanitation, as well as use and care
of hand tools, power tools and stationary equipment. The students
install basic low-voltage electrical systems and will be introduced
to basic residential wiring. Technology-related mathematics, reading,
writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
RESIDENTIAL
WIRING (3 credits)
The Grade 10 electrical course sequence provides a program through
which students learn the theoretical information regarding various
conductors and properties, types of insulation, termination principles,
Ohm’s Law calculations, run of types of wire and cable,
and selection of boxes and fittings. Students will demonstrate
the ability to use the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other
applicable building codes and standards and apply code-related
requirements using entry-level skills. The students will calculate
residential loads, feeder and branch circuit loads and conduit
using the NEC. The students will demonstrate skills required to
complete residential wiring installations, including assembling
and climbing scaffolding and all types of ladders. Students will
demonstrate entry-level skills in meter usage and install a turn
of fittings and devices, lighting fixtures, recessed fixtures,
ground fault circuit interrupters, electrical metallic tubing,
and overhead and underground services. Students continue to receive
instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety
practices throughout the duration of the course sequence. Students
will advance in their participation in inside and outside production
work as it relates to the current curriculum and their skill level.
Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary,
blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
RESIDENTIAL
AND BASIC COMMERCIAL WIRING (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students will demonstrate theoretical competency
in various types of low-voltage systems. They will be able to
use the utility company and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements
for the installation of residential services, lighting requirements,
appliance circuits, heating systems and Heating Ventilation and
Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Students will demonstrate ability
to use the National Electrical Code, as well as other applicable
codes, and apply them in production projects. Outside residential
electrical production jobs for customers will be part of the students’
training, along with curriculum-related electrical maintenance
work in the school building. Basic commercial wiring will be introduced
in the junior year using various types of raceways and wiring
methods. Students will advance in their participation of inside
and outside production work as it relates to the current curriculum
and their skill level. Students continue to receive instruction
in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices.
Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible
for Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and
science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WIRING (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students will continue with residential wiring at
an advanced level, commercial wiring at an entry level and be
introduced to industrial wiring. Students will demonstrate knowledge
in basic types of motors, magnetic starters, control stations,
capacitors, transformers and calculations of wire resistance and
capacitance. Students will demonstrate their ability to use the
National Electrical Code (NEC) and apply it using apprentice entry-level
skills. They will demonstrate competency in the installation of
motor control systems, which consist of magnetic three-pole starters
with forward, reverse and control circuit wiring using various
types of control switches and devices. They will be introduced
to Category 5 (CAT #5) and fiber optic wiring, transformer installations
and wiring for special occupancies. Students complete a senior
project showing evidence of their ability to operate an electrical
contracting business. Students continue to receive instruction
in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices.
Students will continue to advance in their participation in inside
and outside electrical projects for customers as it relates to
the current curriculum and their skill level. Students will demonstrate
the ability to complete a job application and interview and to
perform entry-level job readiness and trade skills. Students
reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for
Work Based Learning (WBL). Each student
will take the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
(NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based test. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and
science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be able to pursue
a two year or a four year degree in electrical engineering or
other related fields. Students can obtain immediate employment
in the electrical field, which include: residential, commercial
or industrial wiring apprenticeship; low voltage; cable TV; telephone;
voice video and data wiring; computer Local Area Network (LAN)
systems; fiber optics; surveillance/security systems; electrical
sales representative; control room operator; electrical lineman;
transportation signal installer; lighting specialty companies;
and, wholesale supply representative.
*College Career Pathways – Students successfully
completing this program may qualify for advanced college credit. |
