10413770Introduction 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
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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