BCTI 130 - Introduction to Electrical

1. Describe the electrical trade and discuss the career paths available to electricians.
2. Discuss safety rules and regulations for electricians, including precautions for electrical hazards found on the job. Examine the OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedure.
3. Explain electrical concepts used in Ohm’s law applied to DC series circuits. Discuss atomic theory, electromotive force, resistance, and electric power equations.
4. Analyze series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Examine resistive circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, and circuit analysis.
5. Examine and use the NEC®. Describe the layout and the types of information found within the code book. Practice finding information using easy-to-follow procedures.
6. Identify the hardware and systems used by an electrician to mount and support boxes, receptacles, and other electrical components. Examine NEC® fill and pull requirements for device, pull, and junction boxes under 100 cubic inches.
7. Describe conduit bending and installation. Demonstrate the techniques for using hand-operated and step conduit benders, as well as cutting, reaming, and threading conduit.
8. List the types and applications of raceways, wireways, and ducts. Investigate the appropriate NEC® requirements.
9. Describe the types and applications of conductors and demonstrate proper wiring techniques. Investigate the appropriate NEC® requirements.
10. Examine electrical prints, drawings, and symbols, and the types of information that can be found on schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams.
11. Investigate the electrical devices and wiring techniques common to residential construction and maintenance. Perform service calculations. Investigate the appropriate NEC® requirements.
12. Demonstrate proper selection, inspection, and use of common electrical test equipment, including voltage testers, clamp-on ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, phase/motor rotation testers, and data recording equipment. Describe safety precautions and meter category ratings.
13. Attain readiness to take NCCER Electrical Level I certification exams.

• Orientation to the Electrical Trade
• Electrical Safety
• Introduction to Electrical Circuits
• Electrical Theory
• Introduction to National Electrical Code
• Device Boxes
• Hand Bending
• Raceways and Fittings
• Conductors and Cables
• Basic Electrical Construction Drawings
• Residential Electrical Services
• Electrical Test Equipment

 
GRADING POLICY
Students must score 70 percent or higher on all module examinations to receive recognition from NCCER. Students must also complete each performance task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If either of the above requirements are not met the student will forfeit NCCER certification and will receive a one letter grade reduction for the class.
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