Course Description

This course introduces the care and use of tools and materials used in electrical installations as well as the requirements of the National Electrical Code.  Topics include lighting, overcurrent protection, conductors, branch circuits, condelectrical, and safety and electrical blueprint reading.  Upon completion, participants should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with basic electrical installations

Course Objectives

·         Understanding the basic electrical theories 

·         Being familiar with the codes and standards related to residential wiring

·         Understanding electrical plans

·         Learning how to use electrical installation tools

·         Learning how to use materials and equipment in electrical installations

Who Should Attend?

·         Maintenance supervisors

·         Novice engineers 

·         Plant engineers

·         Electricians

·         Plant mechanics

·         Service technicians

·         Contractors

·         Energy auditors

·         Layout professionals

·         General audience

Program Schedule

DAY 1

·         Review of electrical theory 

·         Circuit elements 

·         Electrical power and energy 

·         Codes and standards

DAY 2

·         Blueprint reading of electrical plans 

·         Tools, materials and equipment used in electrical installations 

·         Electrical connections 

·         Types of connections

DAY 3

·         Services 

·         Service entrance 

·         Roughing in services 

·         Service panels 

·         Service drops

DAY 4

·         Wiring methods using non-metallic sheathed cable 

·         Wiring methods using armored flexible cable 

·         Wiring methods using conduit 

·         Switches and switching circuits 

·         Introduction to "Low Voltage” systems

DAY 5

·         Large appliances 

·         Multiple family dwelling 

·         Electrical design 

·         Estimating electrical wiring