10413770 Introduction to Residential Wiring Methods Course Information Description Introduces students to residential wiring methods that includes practical application and hands-on experience in implementing safety, tool usage, and NEC code requirements. Total Credits 2 Course Competencies (Course Outcomes) Relate safety procedures to electrical installations Assessment Strategies Written Objective Test Demonstration Criteria Acknowledge the scope of the code pertaining to safety Acquaint self with the safety procedures for the laboratory and the job site Recognize the unique safety concerns when working with electricity Perform work safety in the laboratory and on the job Determine the correct outlet box to use for a given installation Assessment Strategies Written Objective Test Project Criteria Interpret the code requirements that pertain to box fill Calculate the number of conductor allowances needed for a given installation Determine the cubic inch capacity of available boxes Select an appropriate box with sufficient capacity for a given installation Demonstrate the appropriate method of connecting and terminating wires Assessment Strategies Skill Demonstration Project Criteria Interpret the code requirements that pertain to wire connections Determine the temperature rating of the conductors and connectors being used Employ methods appropriate to the size and type of wire being used Observe manufacturer's specifications and directions when connecting or terminating wires Demonstrate various ways of providing single-point control of lighting circuits Assessment Strategies Written Objective Test Project Criteria Interpret the code requirements that pertain to control of lighting Determine the type of switch needed for single-point control Install a switch controlled light with power entering the switch Install a switch controlled light with power entering the light Identify the requirements for color coding of wires Demonstrate various ways of providing multiple-point control of lighting circuits Assessment Strategies Written Objective Test Project Criteria Interpret the code requirements that pertain to control of lighting Determine the type of switches needed for multiple-point control Install a multiple-switch controlled light with power entering one of the switches Install a multiple-switch controlled light with power entering the light Identify the requirements for color coding of wires