Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC104   19936-19956 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/95
ABC104 19936-19956 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Introduction to the Electrical Trade
History of the electrical trade. Includes relationships between trainees and employers, co-workers, and customers. Emphasis on tools and safety. Prerequisites: Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC104   19936-19956 Introduction to the Electrical Trade
1. State a brief history of the electrical trade. (I)
2. Describe the roles of the apprentice and electrician. (I)
3. Describe the relationship between the three main players of the construction business including the customer, the employer, and the employee. (II)
4. Explain the importance of safe working habits on and off the job. (III)
5. Explain how the National Electrical Code guides the electrician in safe practices. (III)
6. Explain the purpose of OSHA and how it promotes safety on the job. (III)
7. Describe tools usually contained in the tool pouch worn by the electrician. (IV)
8. Identify power tools which may be provided by the contractors at a job-site and explain their purpose.
9. Identify hand tools which may be provided by the contractor at a job-site and explain their purpose. (IV)
10. Describe the proper use and care of hand tools. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ABC104   19936-19956 Introduction to the Electrical Trade
    I. Overview of the electrical trade
        A. History
        B. Role of apprentice and electrician
          1. Apprenticeship training
          2. Craftsmanship
      II. Employee, employer, and customer relations
          A. Expectations
          B. Productivity
          C. Skill improvement
        III. Safety
            A. Importance
            B. Safety and income
            C. Danger and causes of electrical shock
            D. Safety and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
            E. Safety and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
            F. Job site safety
            G. Tools and safety
            H. First aid
          IV. Tools of the trade
              A. Definition of terms
                1. Tool
                2. Personal tools
                3. Pouch tools
                4. Hand tools - purpose
                5. Power tools - purpose
                6. Tool pouch
              B. Types, uses and care of pouch tools
                1. Screwdrivers
                2. Heavy-duty square-shank
                3. Pliers
                4. Strippers/cutters/crimpers
                5. Awl
                6. Voltage tester
                7. Tapping tool
                8. Wrenches
                9. Torpedo level
                10. Steel tapes
                11. Lineman's knife
              C. Specialty tools
                1. Cable/bolt cutters
                2. Hole/hack/reciprocating saws
                3. Drill/auger bits
                4. Drill motors
                5. Hand/Chicago benders
                6. Fish tape
                7. Hydraulic punch
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