ELC 114 Commercial Wiring

Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course provides instruction in the application of electrical tools, materials, and test equipment associated with commercial electrical installations. Topics include the NEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install equipment and conduit associated with commercial electrical installations.

Pre-requisite(s): ELC 113.
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate in lab the proper way to use hand tools associated with commercial electrical work as evaluated by instructor.
Apply NEC to properly install wiring as evaluated by instructor.
Use NEC calculations for compliance with code with 70% accuracy or better. Demonstrate basic wiring principles through testing with 70% accuracy or better and classroom participation.
Demonstrate in the lab the proper way to bend conduit as evaluated by instructor.
Complete computer activities using electrical software with 90% accuracy or better.