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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Raceways, Boxes, Fittings, Anchors/Supports
Course: ABA104

First Term: 2003 Summer I
 LEC   1.5 Credit(s)   1.5 Period(s)   1.5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Types and applications of conduit, raceways, wireways and ducts. Types, applications and wiring techniques for conductors. Hardware and systems used to mount and support boxes, receptacles and other electrical components



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify specific types of conduit, explain their application and describe installation procedures. (I, II)
2. Identify specific types of raceways and describe their applications. (III)
3. Describe installation procedures for duct banks. (IV)
4. Explain safety precautions which must be followed when working in or near underground lines, trenches and manholes. (V)
5. Describe the types and uses of specific sizes of electrical wire. (VI)
6. Identify the specific conductor materials, types of insulation and jacket types according to conditions, applications and ratings. (VII)
7. Explain the characteristics and installation of instrumentation control wiring. (VIII)
8. Describe equipment requirements and procedures to pull wire through conduit. (IX)
9. List and describe the use of specific types of anchors and supports for installing electrical components. (X)
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. Conduit
   A. Ground path
   B. Type
      1. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT)
      2. Rigid metal conduit
      3. Flexible metal conduit
      4. Rigid nonmetallic conduit
      5. Electrical nonmetallic tubing
II. Installing Conduit
   A. Supports
      1. Straps
      2. Electrical framing channels
      3. Wire supports
   B. Cutting, reaming and threading
      1. Hacksaw
2. Pipe cutter
      3. Reaming
      4. Threading
      5. Cutting and joining polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit
III. Raceways
   A. Wireways
      1. Connectors
      2. System layout
      3. National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements
   B. Surface metal raceways
      1. Applications
      2. General systems
      3. Plugmold multi-outlet systems
      4. Pole systems
      5. Overhead distribution systems
      6. Underfloor systems
      7. Cellular metal floor raceways
      8. Cellular concrete floor raceways
IV. Duct Banks
   A. Underground systems
   B. Duct line
   C. Duct materials
      1. Plastic conduits
      2. Monolithic concrete duct
      3. Cable-in-duct
   D. Installing duct
V. Safety
   A. General protection safety
   B. Underground lines
   C. Excavations and trenches
VI. Size and Gauge of Wire
   A. American Wire Gauge (AWG) system
   B. Stranding
   C. Compressed conductors
   D. Circular mils
VII. Conductor Materials
   A. Conductivity
   B. Cost
   C. Availability
   D. Workability
   E. Insulation
      1. Thermoplastic
      2. Letter coding
      3. Color coding
      4. Wire ratings
   F. Fixture wires
   G. Heating cables
   H. Cables
      1. Markings
      2. Nonmetallic-sheathed
      3. Type UF
      4. Type SNM
      5. Type MV
      6. High-voltage shielded
      7. Channel wire assemblies
      8. Flat conductor cable
      9. Type TC
10. Type USE
VIII. Instrumentation Control Wiring
   A. Shields
   B. Grounding
   C. Jackets
IX. Pulling Conductors Through Conduit Systems
   A. Fish tape
      1. Powered fish tape
      2. Stringline/wire connection
   B. Wire grips
   C. Pull lines
   D. Pulling equipment
   E. Feeding conductors into conduit
   F. Lubrication
   G. Termination
   H. Safety
X. Anchors and Supports
   A. Threaded fasteners
      1. Thread standards
      2. Grade markings
   B. Bolts and screws
      1. Machine
      2. Cap
      3. Set
      4. Stud
      5. Thread forming
      6. Thread cutting
      7. Drive
   C. Nuts
      1. Jam
      2. Castellated, slotted and self-locking
      3. Acorn
      4. Wing
   D. Non-threaded fasteners
      1. Retainers
      2. Keys
      3. Pins
      4. Yoke clamps
      5. Spacer clamps
      6. Bundle lock clamps
      7. Blind rivets
      8. Inserts
      9. Washers
10. Gang clamps
      11. Tie wraps
   E. Special threaded fasteners
      1. Eye bolts
      2. Toggle bolts
      3. Anchor bolts
      4. J-bolts
      5. Plugs
      6. Self-drilling anchors
   F. Powder driven fasteners
   G. Installation
      1. Pilot holes
      2. Torque
      3. Tightening sequence
      4. Threaded fasteners
      5. Blind rivets
      6. Toggle bolts
      7. Anchor bolts
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  3/25/2003

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