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. |
