Course Description

Through structured classroom and hands-on skill building, the student will learn advanced residential wiring techniques including: workshop circuits, special purpose outlets, gas and oil central heating systems, low-voltage wiring, alarms and security systems, service entrance equipment, overcurrent protection, service entrance calculations, swimming pools, home automation systems, and standby power systems. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

4

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Required Prerequisites

ELE 105

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Describe what makes up low voltage in the home.
• Recall swimming pool precautions.
• Explain service load calculations.
• Assemble home security/smoke alarms.

Application:

• Calculate the home service load.
• Identify the location of in-home security/safety measures.
• Develop a plan for proper grounding/bonding of pools, spas, and hot tubs.

Integration:

• Perform Advanced Residential wiring techniques.
• Integrate Smart home wiring.
• Explain proper location and installation of residential services.

Human Dimension:

• Recognize opportunities for self-employment.
• Relate to the complexity of electrical wiring/contracting.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Recognize there will always be a need for knowledgeable electricians.

Learning How to Learn:

• Estimate the proper circuiting of a residential service.