Course Number: VEM111

Course Title: Electrical Wiring I (Residential Theory)
 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General Objective

The students will become familiar with the basic residential wiring principles used in the industry. The students will also become familiarized with the various voltages and circuits used in residential wiring.  The students will learn to operate in compliance with the National Electrical Code.

Specific Objectives
 

Students will be able to:

1. understand the electrical system and demonstrate the various installation methods.
2. explain and identify electrical symbols and conductors.
3. design an electrical wiring schematic.
4. identify and install electrical boxes, switches and recessed lighting.
5. recognize electrical interrupters and suppressors.
6. understand ballast.
7. describe branch circuit.
8. identify various conductor sizes.
9. identify and demonstrate bedroom, master bedroom and bathroom circuit.
10. identify and demonstrate hallway, front porch and entry circuit.
11. identify and demonstrate kitchen and dining room and living room circuit.
12. understand and demonstrate laundry circuit.
13. identify and demonstrate study, rear entry and family room circuit.
14. design garage and basement circuit.
15.  explain workshop circuit and demonstrate the installation method.
16.  demonstrate water pump and water heater circuit.
17.  identify and perform stove and oven circuit installation.
18.  identify and explain food disposer and dishwasher circuit.
19.  understand and install vent fan circuit.
20.  understand and demonstrate electric heating and air conditioning circuit.
21.  recognize and demonstrate heat and smoke detector circuit.