Residential Electrician

MITC

California (SAA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Planning and Initiating a Project

Implementing Conservation and Recycling Practices on a Project

Establishing OSHA and Customer Safety Requirements

Establishing temporary power during construction

Installing Service to Buildings and Other Structures

Installing Alternative Energy Generation Systems

Establishing a Grounding System

Layout, Boxing and Drilling

Installing Electrical Systems

Installing Indoor and Outdoor Receptacles, Lighting Circuits and Fixtures

Providing Power and Controls to Motors, HVAC and Other Residential Equipment

Energy-Efficient Lighting and Residential Control Systems

Troubleshooting and Repairing Electrical Systems

Installing Telephone, Television and Security Systems

Related Instruction Outline

Related Instruction Content

Training Provider(s):

Safety

A. General job-site safety awareness B. First Aid/CPR Certification C. Emergency Procedures D. Compliance with OSHA, NFPA and EPA Regulations E. Substance Abuse Awareness

Tools, Materials and Handling

A. Proper care and use of hand and power tools B. Proper rigging methods C. Proper digging techniques D. Proper material lifting and handling E. Proper use of stationary and mobile work platforms

Math

A. Appropriate mathematical calculations to solve for related problems.

Electrical Theory

A. Basic electro -magnetic principals B. Ohm’s Law C. AC/DC Theory D. Series, parallel and combination circuits E. Characteristics of circuits; voltage, current, power, resistance, impedance, capacitance and reactance. F. Theory of superposition and solving for multiple voltage-sourced circuits G. Operation and characteristics of three-wire systems H. Use of electronics in the electrical industry

Code Requirements

A. National Electrical Code and Local Codes B. NFPA 70 E C. Title 24 Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standard

Conductors

A. General characteristics B. Conductor installation codes and techniques C. Methods for selecting proper size and type of conductors

Lighting Systems

A. Function, operation and characteristics of various lighting systems B. Lighting distribution and layout C. Installation and connection of fixtures

Over-current Devices

A. Function, operation and characteristics of over-current protection devices B. NEC requirements for over-current protection devices C. NEC requirements for ground-fault and arc-fault protection

Grounding Systems

A. Functions, operation and characteristics of grounding systems B. Sizing, layout and installation of grounding systems C. Insulation and isolation D. Proper grounding and bonding techniques E. Special circumstances

Services and Distribution Systems

A. Function, operation and requirements for various panel boards and switch gear B. Grounding requirements C. Code requirements

Prints and Specifications

A. Creation of residential blueprints, plans and specification B. Use of residential blueprints, plans and specification C. Recognizing information contained within residential blueprints D. Introduction to digital plans and blueprints

Motors, Motor Controllers and Process Controllers

A. Function, operation and characteristics of motors (AC only) B. Basic motor control devices

Generation and Power Supplies

A. Principles of generating electricity B. Installation and maintenance of emergency battery systems C. Photo-Voltaic Systems

Personal Development

A. Orientation to organization and structures B. Working with others C. Personal financial development D. Anti-Harassment Training

Electrical Testing

A. Steps used for various testing processes B. Proper selection and use of test meters C. Utilizing the results of testing procedures

Specialty Systems

A. Fire Alarms B. Basic telephone, television and security systems

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