- Valley Career and Technical Center
- Electricity I Syllabus
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Valley Career and Technical Center
Course SyllabusCourse Title: Electricity I State Course # 8533
Instructor: Harry McGuire
Term:Course Description:
36 weeks
Students will learn the wiring mechanics associated with switch – controlled lighting circuits, receptacles, GFCIs, along with other devices associated with the distribution of electricity into the service panel. Students will also lean about the different sizes of electrical wire along with the proper types of sizes of circuit breakers to use in the service panel as well as trim out of a panel.
Major Topics Covered: Lab Projects:
Basic safety Wiring simple light circuits
Electrical Energy Fundamentals Wiring simple receptacle circuits
Tools for the Electrician Wiring combination circuits
Conductors Wiring 3-way lighting circuits
Boxes, Fittings, and Covers Wiring 4-way lighting circuits
Device Wiring Wiring special device circuits
Overcurrent Protection Wiring 120/240 Range Receptacle
Grounding Wiring 120/240 V Dryer Receptacle
Construction Math Wiring low voltage door bell
OSHA 10 Hr. Construction certification
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Student Outcomes:
This course is part of the Trade and Industrial Career Cluster. Completion of Electricity I & II prepares the student for the following:
Career Cluster: Architecture and Construction
Electricians Helper
Electrical Apprentice (Full time employment and enrollment in an apprenticeship program)
Meets “formal training” requirements of the VDPOR for Journeyman/Master Electrician’s Exam
NOCTI Certification
OSHA 10 Hr. Construction Card (1st year students)
Grading (Reporting) Philosophy/ Policy: Under a competency-based system of student assessment, traditional grades are replaced by reports of student progress in demonstrating proficiency in meeting Learning Goals for Duty Areas or units and Learning Targets (competencies). Because student progress will be measured cumulatively, formal grades will only be reported at the end of a semester. Student progress will be reported as; Exemplary / exceeds standard (4), Proficient / meets standard (3), Developing / approaching standard (2), Beginning / well below standard (1), and Insufficient work shown (0). A variety of assessment strategies, such as projects, lab demonstrations, oral reports, essays, student portfolios, student/teacher conferences as well as traditional tests, quizzes and homework will be used to determine student progress. Student behavior may be reported if necessary, but will not factor into the assessment of student performance.
Grading:
Homework
Quizzes/Tests
Lab Activities
Contact Information:
School Phone Number: (540) 245-5002
School Email Address: mcguireh@valleytech.us
Required Text: Modern Residential Wiring Book and Workbook – 2011 Edition