Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ELA113 19944-20086	L+L	2 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Residential Electrical I
Introduction to residential electrical principles and concepts. Tools, electrical materials, National Electric Code (NEC), trade math and safety. Ohm's law, production of electric current, electrical circuits, conducting and insulating characteristics of wire. Prerequisites: Apprenticeship status with Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee or permission of Apprenticeship Coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ELA113   19944-20086	Residential Electrical I

1.	List the qualities which identify a component, qualified residential wireman and state the primary purpose of residential training. (I)
2.	Demonstrate the proper selection, use and care for all tools of the trade. (II)
3.	Identify specific commonly used electrical material by name. (III)
4.	Identify specific electrical symbols used on blueprints. (IV)
5.	Describe the purpose, intent and scope of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (V)
6.	Use Article 100 of the NEC to locate Code definitions. (V)
7.	Describe the history and structure of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). (VI)
8.	Demonstrate proficiency in using metric prefixes, square roots and algebraic equations to solve job related problems. (VII)
9.	Describe potential hazards created by poor housekeeping in the workplace. (VIII)
10.	Demonstrate safety techniques for using ladders. (VIII)
11.	Demonstrate correct techniques for safe cable installation in accordance with NEC Article 300. (IX)
12.	Explain the atom, its structure and characteristics and how electron movement produces current flow. (X)
13.	Describe, in scientific terms, the units of measurement of current, voltage and resistance. (XI)
14.	Describe history and structure of the National Electrical Contrator's Association. (XII)
15.	Demonstrate ability to compute pecentages and to solve for unknown sides and angles of a right triangle. (XIII)
16.	Describe the different means of producing electric current and explain its effects. (XIV)
17.	Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Ohm's Law by using it to solve specific mathematical problems. (XV)
18.	Explain the properties of electrical curcuits and how such properties effect power. (XVI)
19.	Demonstrate the use of scale to reduce full size dimensions to useable sizes on plans. (XVII)
20.	Demonstrate use of the NEC to identify conductors and to select proper cable assemblies. (XVIII)
21.	Describe the conducting and insulating characteristics of specific types of wire. (XIX)
22.	Calculate the current carrying capabilities of conductors with respect to their sizes and convert inches, mils, square mils and circular mils from one to another. (XX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ELA113   19944-20086	Residential Electrical I

I. Residential Wireman A. Qualifications 1. Knowledge 2. Skill 3. Attitude B. Purpose of Training II. Tools A. Selection of correct tool B. Safe application C. Proper care III. Materials A. Switches B. Plates C. Boxes D. Conduit E. Wire F. Fuses G. Other IV. Blueprint Symbols A. Ceiling outlet B. Single pole switch C. Wall outlet D. Three way switch E. Thermostat F. Outside telephone G. Other V. National Electrical Code (NEC) A. Purpose 1. Practical safeguarding 2. Adequacy 3. Intention B. Scope 1. Covered items 2. Not-covered items 3. Special permission items C. Definitions - Article 100 1. Qualified person 2. Accessibility 3. Exposed 4. Concealed 5. Use limitations 6. Isolated 7. Guarded 8. Other VI. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) A. History 1. Early years 2. Modern era B. Structure 1. Organization 2. Jurisdiction 3. Branches 4. Services VII. Trade Math I A. Metric prefixes B. Square root C. Equations VIII. Safety A. Housekeeping standards B. Safety equipment C. Warning signs D. Hazard reporting E. Ladders 1. Unsafe conditions 2. Unsafe acts 3. Safety rules and practices IX. NEC Article 300 A. Requirements B. Techniques X. Electron Theoory A. Atomic structure 1. Nucleus 2. Protons 3. Electrons 4. Neutrons B. Current flow XI. Electrical units of Measurement A. Amperes B. Volts C. Ohms XII. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) A. History B. Structure 1. National headquarters 2. District 3. Chapters C. Services XIII. Trade Math II A. Fractions, decimals and percentages B. Right triangles XIV. Sources and Effects of Electricity A. Sources 1. Batteries 2. Generators 3. Other B. Effects 1. Heat 2. Magnetism 3. Light 4. Other XV. Ohm's Law A. Definitions B. Formulas C. Exercises XVI. Power A. Properties B. Effects 1. Definitions 2. Formulas 3. Exercises XVII. Plans and Scales A. Purpose of a scale B. Commonly used scales 1. 3/32" = 1' 2. 3/16" = 1' 3. 1/8" = 1' 4. 1/4" = 1' 5. 1/2" = 1' 6. 1" = 1' XVIII. NEC - Conductors and Cable Assemblies A. Conductors 1. Ampacity 2. Color Code 3. Insulation B. Cable Assemblies 1. Cable Types 2. Cable Markings 3. Wiring Methods XIX. Wire and Insulation A. Conductors 1. Materials 2. Conductance 3. Resistance B. Insulators 1. Types 2. Ratings XX. Current Calculations A. Carrying capacity B. Wire size conversions

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