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Distribution Panels, Wiring, and Circuit Protection in Electrical Systems
Course: ELR132

First Term: 2020 Fall 1
 Clock Hours:    81
Grading Basis: CLK






Description: Course covers construction drawings and code related to conductors and cables (types, ratings), residential and commercial applications, wire sizes, utilities, meters, disconnects, breakers, grounding and bonding, rough-in wiring and circuit safety protection.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I-IV)
2. Demonstrate proper connections for electrical panel makeup per specifications. (I-IV)
3. Demonstrate proper sub-panel connections and protection. (I-IV)
4. Demonstrate methods necessary to properly ground and bond electrical panels and circuits per applicable codes. (I-IV)
5. Demonstrate efficient and quality work. (I-IV)
6. Effectively communicate with stakeholders. (I-IV)
7. Effectively work within a team structure. (I-IV)
8. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics. (I-IV)
9. Explain generation, transmission and voltage reduction of power from the utility provider. (II)
10. Interpret specifications and drawings to determine wiring system requirements. (II-IV)
11. Describe the application of various sizes and construction materials for electrical wiring. (III)
12. Demonstrate proper branch circuit sizing and installation. (III-IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety
II. Electric power generation
   A. Terminology
   B. Equipment
   C. Transmission
   D. Voltage reduction
III. Electrical distribution systems
   A. Code
   B. Specification and drawings
   C. Wiring
   D. Panel(s)
   E. Subpanel(s)
IV. Circuits
   A. Breakers
   B. Safety protection
   C. Sizing
   D. Ground and bond
 
Clock Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 12-4-2019

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