MCCCD Program Description

Industrial Wiring Applications

Course: ELR236

First Term: 2020 Fall 1

Clock Hours: 81
Grading Basis: CLK

Description: Course covers a broad variety of electrical wiring applications, including healthcare facility, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), standby, emergency, and fire alarm systems.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the requirements of electrical distribution in healthcare facilities. (I, II, IV) 2. Describe the wiring and equipment requirements in different areas of healthcare facilities. (I, II, IV, VI, VII) 3. Explain the basic overview of HVAC systems and their controls. (I, II, V) 4. Describe the types and requirements of standby and emergency systems. (I, II, VI) 5. Describe the technologies, codes, and wiring approaches used to assemble a fire alarm system. (I, II, VI, VII) 6. Cite examples of safety standards in daily work. (I-VII) 7. Effectively communicate with stakeholders. (I-VII) 8. Effectively work within a team structure. (I-VII) 9. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics. (I-VII) 10. Describe various types of specialty lighting. (II, III) 11. Interpret specifications and drawings to determine wiring system requirements. (II-VII)
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. Specifications and drawings III. Speciality lighting IV. Healthcare facilities A. Electrical distribution systems B. Area wiring and equipment requirements 1. Anesthetizing locations 2. Low voltage equipment and instruments 3. Imaging installation 4. Signal data in patient areas 5. Isolated power systems V. HVAC controls VI. Standby and emergency systems A. Types B. Codes and standards VII. Fire alarm system A. Types B. Codes and standards C. Wiring approaches

Clock Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 12-4-2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.