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Course Description
Core Standards of the Course
Standard 01
Students will be able to understand electrical safety.
Objective 0101
Demonstrate safe working procedures in a construction environment.
Objective 0102
Explain the purpose of OSHA and how it promotes safety on the job.
Objective 0103
Identify electrical hazards and how to avoid or minimize them in the workplace.
Objective 0104
Explain safety issues concerning lockout/tagout procedures, personal protection using assured grounding and isolation programs, confirm space entry and fall protection systems.
Standard 02
Students will be able to understand hand bending.
Objective 0201
Identify the methods of hand bending conduit.
Objective 0202
Identify the various methods used to install conduit.
Objective 0203
Use math formulas to determine conduit bends.
Objective 0204
Mark 90° bends, back‐to‐back bends, offsets, kicks, and saddle bends using a hand bender.
Standard 03
Students will be able to understand fasteners and anchors.
Objective 0301
Identify and explain the use of anchors
Objective 0302
Demonstrate the correct applications for fasteners and anchors
Standard 04
Students will be able to understand electrical theory I.
Objective 0401
Recognize what atoms are and how they are constructed.
Objective 0402
Define voltage and identify the ways in which it can be produced.
Objective 0403
Explain the difference between conductors and insulators.
Objective 0404
Define the units of measurement that are used to measure the properties of electricity.
Objective 0405
Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are related to each other.
Objective 0406
Using the formula for Ohm’s Law, calculate an unknown value.
Objective 0407
Explain the different types of meters used to measure voltage, current, and resistance.
Objective 0408
Using the power formula, calculate the amount of power used by a circuit.
Standard 05
Students will be able to understand electrical theory II.
Objective 0501
Explain the basic characteristics of a series circuit.
Objective 0502
Explain the basic characteristics of a parallel circuit.
Objective 0503
Explain the basic characteristics of a series‐parallel circuit.
Objective 0504
Calculate, using Kirchoff’s Current Law, the total current in parallel and series‐parallel circuits.
Objective 0505
Find the total amount of resistance in a series circuit.
Objective 0506
Find the total amount of resistance in a parallel circuit.
Objective 0507
Find the total amount of resistance in a series‐parallel circuit.
Standard 06
Students will be able to understand electrical test equipment.
Objective 0601
Explain the operation of and describe the following pieces of test equipment:
Objective 0602
Explain how to read and convert from one scale to another using the above test equipment.
Objective 0603
Explain the importance of proper meter polarity.
Objective 0604
Explain the difference between digital and analog meters.
Standard 07
Students will be able to understand Introduction to the National Electrical Code.
Objective 0701
Explain the purpose and history of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Objective 0702
Describe the layout of the NEC.
Objective 0703
Explain how to navigate the NEC.
Objective 0704
Describe the purpose of the National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (NEMA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Objective 0705
Explain the role of testing laboratories.
Standard 08
Students will be able to understand raceways, boxes and fittings.
Objective 0801
Describe various types of cable trays and raceways.
Objective 0802
Identify and select various types of sizes and raceways.
Objective 0803
Identify and select various types of raceway fittings.
Objective 0804
Identify various methods used to install raceways.
Objective 0805
Demonstrate knowledge of NEC raceway requirements.
Objective 0806
Describe procedures for installing raceways and boxes on masonry surfaces.
Objective 0807
Describe procedures for installing raceways and boxes on concrete surfaces.
Objective 0808
Describe procedures for installing raceways and boxes in a wood frame environment.
Objective 0809
Describe procedures for installing raceways and boxes on drywall surfaces.
Objective 0810
Recognize safety precautions that must be followed when working with boxes and raceways.
Standard 09
Students will be able to understand conductors.
Objective 0901
Explain the various sizes and gauges of wire in accordance with American Wire Gauge standards.
Objective 0902
Identify insulation and jacket types according to conditions and applications.
Objective 0903
Describe voltage ratings of conductors and cables.
Objective 0904
Read and identify markings on conductors and cables.
Objective 0905
Use the tables in the NEC to determine the ampacity of a conductor.
Objective 0906
State the purpose of stranded wire.
Objective 0907
Describe the different materials from which conductors are made.
Objective 0908
Describe the different types of conductor insulation.
Objective 0909
Describe the color coding of insulation.
Objective 0910
Describe the equipment required for pulling wire through conduit.
Objective 0911
Describe the procedure for pulling wire through conduit.
Objective 0912
Install conductors in conduit.
Objective 0913
Pull conductors in a conduit system.
Standard 10
Students will be able to understand boxes and fittings.
Objective 1001
Describe the different types of nonmetallic and metallic boxes.
Objective 1002
Understand the NEC requirements for box fill.
Objective 1003
Calculate the required box size for any number and size of conductors.
Objective 1004
Explain the NEC regulations for volume required per conductor in outlet boxes.
Objective 1005
Properly locate, install, and support boxes of all types.
Objective 1006
Understand the NEC requirements for boxes supporting lighting fixtures.
Objective 1007
Install the different types of fittings used in conjunction with boxes.
Objective 1008
Explain how boxes and fittings are selected and installed.
Objective 1009
Describe the various types of box supports.
Standard 11
Students will understand the need for professional development.
Objective 1101
Complete a personal inventory
Objective 1102
Set and meet goals
Objective 1103
Motivate yourself
Objective 1104
Decision making
Objective 1106
Organize personal belongings and lab equipment
Objective 1107
Communicate verbally
Objective 1108
Write effective communications
Objective 1109
Establish a personal reading program
Objective 1110
Develop effective work skills and attitudes
Objective 1111*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA
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state the SkillsUSA motto
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state the SkillsUSA creed
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learn the SkillsUSA colors
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describe the official SkillsUSA dress
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describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer
Standard 12
Students will understand the need for leadership skills.
Objective 1201
Serve on a committee
Objective 1202
Prepare an agenda
Objective 1203
Assist in planning a meeting
Objective 1204
Review basic parliamentary procedure
Objective 1205
Participate in a school project
Objective 1206
Attend a community meeting
Objective 1207
Practice effective speaking
Objective 1208
Present a 3‐5 minute talk
Objective 1209
Implement a leadership project
Objective 1210*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA
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Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem
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State the SkillsUSA pledge
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Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer
Standard 13
Students will understand the need for career planning.
Objective 1301
Define your future occupation
Objective 1302
Survey employment opportunities
Objective 1303
Report on a trade journal article
Objective 1304
Explore opportunities for advanced training
Objective 1305
Conduct a worker interview
Objective 1306
Contact a professional association
Objective 1307
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities
Objective 1308
Give a talk about your career
Objective 1309
Review career goals
Standard 14
Students will understand the need for employment skills.
Objective 1401
Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.
Objective 1402
Evaluate your personal ethics
Objective 1403
Build a job search network
Objective 1406
Create a job portfolio
Objective 1407
Complete a job application
Objective 1408
Write a business letter and memo
Objective 1409
Participate in an actual or simulated job interview
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