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May 03, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BCOT 222 - Commercial/Industrial Wiring
PREREQUISITES: CONT 127 - Electrical Basics or INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I
PROGRAM: Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011
An advanced course covering wiring methods and material selection for commercial and industrial wiring systems. Studies include mechanical installation of hardware as well as electrical design and layout. Focuses on tool use, material selection, and installation of machines in the industrial setting.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Read blueprints, interpret drawings, understand specifications, and the NEC when installing an industrial wiring system.
- Install, service, and repair electrical circuits and controllers in the industrial setting.
- Size conductors for each application.
- Identify proper machine hook-up from plans.
- Install commercial light fixtures.
- Provide protection for wiring in industrial work areas.
- Identify safety problems in the industrial areas.
- List hardware needed.
- Select tools needed for each job.
- Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
- Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Wire sizes
- Hardware (boxes, controllers, breakers)
- Raceways
- Wire ways
- Bus ways
- Circuit breakers
- Safety switches
- Power distribution from service to load
- Grounding
- Ground-fault circuit interrupters
- Conduit
- Bending conduit
- Transformers
- Programmable logic controls
- Industrial lighting
- Safety lockout tag out
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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