Introduction to the Electrical Trades and Construction Safety

Catalog description

Focusing on electrical trades, students will examine safety issues surrounding construction job-sites and installation of electrical systems. Includes OSHA 10 Construction certification training, identification of job-site hazards, safe work practices and personal protective equipment for various construction site hazards. Care for breathing and cardiac emergencies along with basic first aid and automatic external defibrillator (AED) training for use on both adults and children. Substance abuse will be addressed. Basic math operations will be reviewed and reinforced. 45.00 hours lecture and 54.00 hours laboratory. (Same as ELE-400) (Letter grade only)