Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC203   19936-19956 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/95
ABC203 19936-19956 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Tools and Material Take-Offs
Tools and materials used in the electrical trade and preparation of tool and material take-offs for residential, commercial and industrial installations. Reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, ladder diagrams, and schematics for troubleshooting circuits or systems. Emphasis on the Critical Path Method of (CPM) for project planning. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., and three years experience in the field), or permission of apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC203   19936-19956 Tools and Material Take-Offs
1. Identify the relationship between the Merit Shop philosophy and the performance of tool and material take-offs. (I a)
2. Explain the importance of a tool and material take-off. (I b)
3. Describe the procedure for making a tool and material take-off. (I d)
4. Explain the importance of sectionalizing a tool and material take-off. (I e)
5. Compare and contrast one-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams and state the purpose of each. (II a)
6. Identify specific symbols shown on electrical diagrams. (II b)
7. Explain the correct procedure for reading an electrical diagram. (II b)
8. Describe a circuit and state the function of a circuit shown in a one-line or schematic diagram. (II a-d)
9. List and describe specific effective leadership skills. (III a)
10. Explain the purpose, components, networks, guidelines, and rules of the Critical Path Method for project planning. (III b)
11. Explain the importance of effective material and personnel planning. (III c)
12. Explain the purpose and effects of work or change orders. (III d)
13. Describe the procedure for completing a work or change order and a daily work report. (III d-e)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ABC203   19936-19956 Tools and Material Take-Offs
    I. Tool and material take-offs
        A. Merit shop philosophy
        B. Blueprints and schedules
          1. Design and structural drawings
          2. Elevation drawings
          3. Detail drawings
          4. Section drawings
          5. Site plans
          6. Shop drawings
          7. Specifications
        B. Importance
        C. Preplanning and job layout
        D. Take-off procedures
        E. Sectionalizing
      II. Electrical diagrams
          A. Characteristics/purpose
            1. One-line diagrams
            2. Schematic/elementary diagrams
            3. Wiring diagrams
          B. Identification of symbols - reading
          C. Representation of transformers
          D. Representation of circuit breakers
            1. Oil
            2. Air
            3. Solid-state
            4. Molded-case
            5. Tripping devices
          E. Reading diagrams
            1. One-line
            2. Motor control
          F. Sequence of operation
          G. Circuits
            1. Description
            2. Function - diagram
        III. Journey person responsibilities
            A. Leadership skills
              1. Communication
              2. Listening
              3. Motivation
            B. Critical path method
              1. Purpose
              2. Components
              3. Networks
              4. Critical path
              5. Guidelines and rules
            C. Project planning
              1. Material
              2. Personnel
            D. Work/change orders
              1. Purpose
              2. Effects
              3. Authorization
              4. Procedure
            E. Daily work reports
              1. Work plan
              2. Trade practices
              3. Labor
              4. Equipment
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