Commercial/Industrial Electrician

MITC

California (SAA)

Documents

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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

Establishing Power Distribution within a Project

Installing Service to Buildings and Other Structures

Installing and Maintaining Alternative Energy Generation Systems

Establishing a Grounding System

Planning and Installing Raceway Systems

Installing Electrical Systems

Installing Indoor and Outdoor Receptacles, Lighting Circuits and Fixtures

Providing Power and Controls to Motors, HVAC and Other Equipment

Energy-Efficient Lighting and Equipment Control Systems

Installing Instrumentation and Process Control Systems

Installing and Maintaining Emergency Power Generation Equipment

Troubleshooting and Repairing Electrical Systems

Installing Fire Alarm Systems

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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. Operation and characteristics of three-phase systems I. Use of electronics in the electrical industry

Code Requirements

A. National Electrical Code and Local Codes B. NFPA 70E 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

Conduit and Raceways

A. Terms associated with conduits and raceways C. Procedures for laying out various types of bends D. Procedures for making proper bends when fabricating conduits B. Conduit support systems recognized by Code

Lighting Systems

A. Function, operation, programming 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 blueprints, plans and specification B. Use of blueprints, plans and specification C. Recognizing information contained within blueprints D. Building Information Modeling (BIM) – Construction Documentation and Communication

Motors, Motor Controllers and Process Controllers

A. Function, operation and characteristics of motors (AC, DC, Dual-Voltage) B. Proper motor installations C. Motor controllers, control circuits and control devices D. Control Transformers, switches and relays E. Instrumentation, process control systems and devices F. Fundamentals of Programming of Electronic Devices

Generation and Power Supplies

A. Principles of generating electricity B. Principles of Alternative Energy Generating Systems C. Installation and maintenance of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) D. Installation and maintenance of emergency battery systems E. Photo-Voltaic Systems F. Energy Storage and Micro Grids

Transformers

A. Function, operation, and characteristics of transformers B. Selection and installation of transformer types C. Transformer grounding techniques D. Harmonics and power quality

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. Security Systems