CTAP 171 - Introduction to Electrical

Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 0.5
LAB hours per week: 1
This course will provide instruction in basic electrical techniques used in the trades. The course includes: basic shop safety; electrical principles; electrical terms; electrical branch circuit application; electrical circuit wiring; service installation; water heater components and malfunctions.
Course Outcomes:

Apply techniques for working safely in a shop
Explain how to meet the physical requirement needed to enter construction industry and /or apprenticeships (D,E,F)
Use basic electrical terms, prints, principals (B,F,G,)
Explain electrical branch circuit application (A,K)
Use tools properly and handle of materials safely (D,F)
Describe electrical circuit wiring and service installation (A,B, H)

Course Topics:

Stretch and flex exercises
Safety precautions for working with electricity
Tools, test equipment used in installation and repair
Electrical system and components conductors, circuit breakers, ground fault circuit interrupters, connectors circuit
Basic electrical wiring theory, service installation, grounding
Electrical prints, identify the various tools, materials and fixtures needed to rough in basic electrical circuit.

Course Attribute(s): None