Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations.
Getting Started as an Electrician
Electricity simplified; house circuits; electrical distribution.
Instruction Set 2
Working Safely with Electricity
Classifications and categories; National Electrical Code(NEC®); OSHA; shock; first aid.
Electricians' Tools
Electricians' equipment; metric conversion; measuring instruments.
Practical Exercise: Electrical Fundamentals
Learning Aid: Video: "Safe Use of Hand Tools"
Equipment: Parts Kit for Electrical Fundamentals
Instruction Set 3
Nature of Electricity
Simple circuit operation; conductors, insulators, and resistors; electrical symbols used in schematics.
Electrical Equipment, Part 1
Boxes and fittings; pull boxes and splice boxes; conductor and conduit fittings.
Electrical Equipment, Part 2
Devices and loads; switches, relays, thermostats, remote controls, control diagrams, fuses.
Practical Exercise: Installing Electrical Equipment
Learning Aid: Video: "Installing Switches, Receptacles, and Lampholders"
Equipment:
• Combination Wiring Tool
• Screwdriver Set
• Safety Goggles
• Parts Kit for Installing Electrical Equipment
Instruction Set 4
Conductors
Properties and characteristics of conductors; installing and connecting wires and cables in residential circuits; sizing conductors.
Working with Conduit
Installing conduit fittings and supports; tools used to bend conduit; determining conductor and conduit sizing.
Math for the Trades
Basic math operations; English and metric measurement; using a protractor; using formulas to solve problems.
Practical Exercise: Conduit and Conductors
Learning Aid: Video: "Doing Conduit Work"
Equipment: Parts Kit for Conduit and Conductors
Instruction Set 5
Wiring Electrical Components, Part 1
Cabling and boxes; three-phase circuits; mounting and wiring boxes.
Wiring Electrical Components, Part 2
Devices and fixtures; lamp control; wiring lamp holders; major appliance and space heater wiring.
Circuit Analysis and Ohm's Law
Finding the total resistance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits; using Ohm's Law; reading current, voltage, and resistance with a meter.
Working with Multimeters
Performing tests for short circuits ; performing resistance tests; measuring current and output voltage.
Practical Exercise: Working with Circuits
Learning Aid: Videotape: "Special Wiring Applications"
Equipment:
• Digital Multimeter
• Parts Kit for Working with Circuits
Instruction Set 6
Electric Lamps, Part 1
Incandescent lamps; light sources; light terminology; lamp construction.
Electric Lamps, Part 2
Fluorescent and HID lamps; troubleshooting; ballasts and auxiliary components.
Lighting Control
Switching circuits; remote control; dimming and flashing of lamps.
Interior and Exterior Lighting Practices
Objectives of interior lighting; high-bay and low-bay industrial lighting; effects of glare; floodlighting; roadway lighting.
Practical Exercise: Electrical Lighting
Instruction Set 7
Electric Heating
Use and measurement of heat; liquid, gas, and resistance thermometers; ultrasonic and solar heating.
Controls for Air Conditioning
Controls for heating, cooling, ventilating, and humidifying; pressure, humidity, and air cleaning.
Reading Electrical Schematic Diagrams
Electrical drawings; schematic symbols; distribution circuits and symbols.
Practical Exercise: Wiring HVAC Circuits
Learning Aid: HVAC System Schematic
Instruction Set 8
Electrical Blueprint Reading
Parts of blueprint, including conduit, cable list, and bill of material; symbols and abbreviations.
Wiring Electrical Circuits
Feeder and branch circuits; wiring a residence; portable, fixed, and stationary appliances.
Transformers
Connections of single-phase or polyphase transformers; autotransformers; maintenance.
Practical Exercise: Advanced Electrical Work
Instruction Set 9
The National Electrical Code,® Parts 1-5
Working with and interpreting codes; how the code applies to commonly-encountered tasks.
NEC® Graded Project
Evaluating actual wiring diagrams to locate code violations; laying out a portion of a wiring diagram to conform to the NEC.®
Learning Aid: Residential Wiring Diagram
Textbooks:
• National Electrical Code®
• Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code®
Supplement: Work Experience Option
Instruction Set 10
DC Motor and Generator Theory
Commutation applications; operation; series; shunt and compound machines.
Industrial Direct Current Motors
Principles of magnetism; various types of DC motors; components; troubleshooting.
Industrial Alternating Current Motors
Components of a polyphase motor; troubleshooting; basic motor starter systems.
Local Distribution of Electrical Power
Primary and secondary feeders; control and protection of circuits; distribution line construction.
Underground Power Systems
Covers cables and conduit; conductors; insulation; underground residential distribution.
Practical Exercise: Working with Motors
Instruction Set 11
Troubleshooting Electrical Systems
Common problems that occur in electrical systems; basic troubleshooting steps.
Electrical Estimating
Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installation.
The Business of Electrical Contracting
Employee management; organization; insurance; business costs; bidding; dealing with customers; and business growth.
Textbook: Electrical Estimating
Graduation Set
(Sent to you when all program requirements and financial obligations have been met.)
• Journeyman Exam Preparation Guide
• Electrician's Toolbox Manual
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