MCCCD Program Description

Electric Power Distribution

Course: CON234

First Term: 2020 Summer

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Theory and applications of distribution of power from utilities to residential and commercial sites, including transformers and commercial electrical distribution equipment and services. Includes safety, codes, and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I-VII) 2. Interpret specifications and drawings to determine electrical system requirements. (II, III, IV, V, VI) 3. Explain how to calculate branch circuits and feeder loads for residential and commercial applications. (III, IV, V) 4. Describe commercial electrical distribution equipment and services. (IV) 5. Determine commercial applications for raceways, conduit, junction boxes, and panels. (I, IV, V) 6. Describe the basic transformer and step up/step down transformer operation. (IV, VI) 7. Test and troubleshoot power distribution wiring systems. (I, VII) 8. Determine the appropriate electrical code standard using the National Electrical Code (NEC) and International Electrical Code (IEC) in a given scenario. (I-VII) 9. Demonstrate efficient and quality work. (I-VII) 10. Effectively communicate with stakeholders. (I-VII) 11. Effectively work within a team structure. (I-VII) 12. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics. (I-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 of electrical systems III. Load calculations A. Branch and feeder circuits B. Residential and commercial IV. Distribution equipment A. Panel board arrangement B. Switches 1. Switchgear components 2. High voltage limiting switches 3. Voltage pressure switches C. Transformers / Delta-Wye D. Installation E. Grounding and bonding F. Maintenance V. Electrical distribution A. Conduit B. Junction boxes C. Panels D. Raceways VI. Transformers A. Components B. Step up C. Step down VII. Testing and troubleshooting

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 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.