Electrical Technology I M

Course: Electrical Tech 1 M   
1st Nine Weeks2nd  Nine Weeks3rd NineWeeks4th Nine Weeks
Unit(s):Unit(s):Unit(s):Unit(s):

Orientation to the Electrical Trade 

• Describe the apprenticeship/training process for electricians

• Describe various career paths/opportunities one might follow in the electrical trade

• Define the various sectors of the electrical industry

• State the tasks typically performed by an electrician

• Explain the responsibilities and aptitudes of an electrician

 

-Safety Exams or Certifications:

- Electrical safety quiz

Electrical Safety 

• Recognize safe working practices in the construction environment

• Explain the purpose of OSHA and how it promotes safety on the job

• Identify electrical hazards and how to avoid or minimize them in the workplace

• Explain safety issues concerning lockout/tag out procedures, confined space entry, respiratory protection, and fall protection systems

• Develop a task plan and a hazard assessment for a given task and select the appropriate PPE and work methods to safely perform the task

 

-Safety Exams or Certifications:

- Ladder safety

 

Fall CCA

Introduction to Electrical Circuits 

• Define voltage and identify the ways in which it can be produced

• Explain the difference between conductors and insulators

• Define the units of measurement that are used to measure the properties of electricity

• Identify the meters used to measure voltage, current, and resistance

• Explain the basic characteristics of series and parallel circuits

 

-Safety Exams or Certifications:

- Harness safety

Electrical Theory 

• Explain the basic characteristics of combination  circuits

• Calculate, using Kirchhoff’s voltage law, the voltage drop in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits

• Calculate, using Kirchhoff’s current law, the total current in parallel and series-parallel circuits

• Using Ohm’s law, find the unknown parameters in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits

 

-Safety Exams or Certifications:

- Lockout tagout

 

Spring CCA

Required Project: Using the electrical simulators. We will install one duplex receptacle, one light and one single pole switch.Required Project: Using the electrical simulators. We will install two single pole switches, two duplex receptacles, and one light.Required Project: Using the electrical simulators. We will install three single pole switches, two duplex receptacles, and two lights.Required Project: Using the electrical simulators. We will install two three way switches, one duplex receptacle, and one light.
Employability Skills   

Cycle 1: 

-Professionalism

-Ethics

127.15(1)(A)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(K)

127.15(1)(L)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 2: 

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(I)

Cycle 3:

-Self Management Skill

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(D)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(J)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 4:

Communication Skills

127.15(1)(C)

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Work Values Sorter OR Career Plan Builder OR 
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