Maricopa Community Colleges  ELA111   19952-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
ELA111 19952-20046 L+L 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Construction Electricity I
Introductory concepts in electrical theory, use of the National Electrical Code, materials and tools of the trade. Basic splicing, anchoring, and fusing procedures; math review, solving simple equations, ratio and proportions, and percentages. Prerequisites: Indentured apprentice with the Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELA111   19952-20046 Construction Electricity I
1. Explain the purpose and history of the National Electrical Code. (I)
2. Locate and interpret the section of the National Electrical Code applying to wiring methods and overcurrent protection. (I)
3. Calculate voltage drops and polarities across electrical loads. (II)
4. Describe the construction and function of electrical test instruments including voltmeter, amp meter, watt meters, ohm meter and insulation resistance testing meters. (II)
5. Solve mathematical problems involving ratio, proportion and percentages. (III)
6. Describe the different types of conductors and insulation and where they would be used in an electrical installation. (IV)
7. Describe the theory and application of the three types of circuits: series, parallel, and combination. (V)
8. Safely splice electrical conductors.(VI)
9. Describe the types and uses of overcurrent protective devices. (VII)
10. Choose and install the correct fastening device for electrical materials and equipment. (VIII)
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ELA111   19952-20046 Construction Electricity I
    I. National Electric Code
        A. History
        B. Purpose
        C. Terminology/Definitions
          1. Wiring Methods
          2. Overcurrent Production
      II. Electrical Theory
          A. Structure of Matter
          B. Electron Theory
          C. Electrical Units
          D. Source and Effects of Electricity
          E. Resistance
          F. Ohm's Law
          G. Power
          H. Voltage Calculations
            1. Drops
            2. Polarity Across a Load
          I. Meters-Construction and Function
            1. Voltmeter
            2. Amp Meter
            3. Watt Meter
            4. Ohm Meter
            5. Installation Resistance Testing Meters
        III. Mathematics
            A. Review
            B. Equations
            C. Ratio and Proportion
            D. Percentages
          IV. Wiring-Conductors
              A. Make-up of Wire
              B. Sizes
              C. Insulation
                1. Types
                2. Uses
              D. Resistance
              E. Methods
                1. Conduit
                  a. Bending
                  b. Conductor
                2. General
              F. National Electrical Code
            V. Circuit Types-Application
                A. Series
                B. Parallel
                C. Combination
              VI. Proper Electrical Joints
                  A. Splicing
                  B. Safety
                VII. Overcurrent Protection Devices
                    A. Types
                    B. Uses
                    C. National Electrical Code
                  VIII. Fastening Devices
                      A. Types
                      B. Uses
                      C. Installation
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