This course is an overview of electrical wiring and circuit protection practices and requirements.  The lesson describes wiring of ground conductors, branch circuits, service load calculations and protection methods used to provide a proper and safe installation.   

 

Being able to install the wiring for electrical construction and remodeling requires understanding wiring terminology and identification of the most common types of wire and cable.  This knowledge is essential when investigating wiring problems and when choosing the wiring for new construction and remodeling projects.

Students will learn about

Grounded and ungrounded conductors.

Identifying grounded and ungrounded conductors.

How color coding ensures proper connections.

Over current protection differs from ground fault protection.

GFCI and AFCI protection.

Code requirements for receptacles.

Electrical load calculations.

Relationship between resistance, amperes and volts.

American Wire Gauge standards.

Wiring in outdoor locations.

Differences in high and low voltage wiring.

Grounding and bonding.