Electrical Occupations

Electricity encompasses a wide variety of electrical skills and many theoretical concepts. One important part of the electricity curriculum is residential wiring. Students will be taught how a home is wired from start to finish. In conjunction with learning these valuable wiring techniques, the National Electrical Code (NEC) is also taught.
Electricity deals with commercial and industrial electrical systems as well. As a student, you will learn such skills as electrical safety Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Blueprint Reading, Electrical Test Equipment, National Electrical Code Interpretation, Conduit Bending, Branch Circuit Wiring, AC/DC Fundamentals, Transformers, Generators, Motors, and working with Green Technology Systems. The electrical laboratory boasts a high-tech array of training equipment.

WHAT QUALITIES SHOULD I HAVE:
The electrical occupations student should have good mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, able to distinguish between colors, mathematics fundamentals, and reading ability. You will often be required to climb ladders or work on scaffolds. During a single day, you may repair equipment in both a clean, air-conditioned office and on a factory floor. It is essential to be alert and accurate at all times. You should enjoy working indoors most of the time. You should also recognize the critical importance of shop safety, patience, and perseverance in troubleshooting, and diagnosing electrical and electronic circuits.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
• Basic electrical safety!
• Residential Wiring
• AC/DC Fundamentals
• Conduit Bending
• National Electrical Code
• Electrical Test Equipment
• Blueprint Reading
• Transformers
• Motors & Generators
• Grounding & Bonding
• Residential Cabling Technology (Data, Telecommunications)
• Green Technology (Solar Power Generation, Wind Power Generation)

Instructor: Mike Cagigas (ext. 3442)
CIP 46.0399