50-413-701Fundamentals of Electricity for Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Explore the principles and applications of direct current and Ohm's Law, and examine the various types of circuits and meters during this apprenticeship course. Discuss additional topics such as electrical power, magnetism, relays, energy, and transducers. Electrical testing and measurement will be reviewed, and electrical safe work practices will be examined.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies
  1. Apply electrical principles to various industrial machines and equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  2. Relate current and resistance to Ohm's Law
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  3. Examine the various types of circuits used in industrial processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  4. Compare testing instruments and measuring equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  5. Investigate electrical power devices (magnets, relays, energy, and transducers)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  6. Apply electrical safety practices to trade work processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications