Residential/Commercial Wiring

Catalog description

Students will study the fundamentals of residential and commercial electrical wiring including electrical theory, installation of receptacles, switches, GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters), AFCIs (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters), lighting devices and service panels. Students will develop a working knowledge of circuits, sizing conductors, box fill, load calculations, wiring diagrams, grounding requirements, circuit breakers and pipe bending. Electrical codes, symbols, energy saving technology, tools of the trade and safety will also be covered. This course meets the state requirement for entry level electricians to get their trainee card. Students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of this course.