This course introduces entry-level skills for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing residential electrical systems. The course emphasizes workplace safety and the proper use of electrical tools and testing equipment.
Prerequisites
None.
1. Describe the primary tools used in the electrical maintenance and repair industry, including their functions and applications.
2. Interpret standard electrical blueprint terminology and symbols, demonstrating understanding of their meanings and applications.
3. Describe common electrical hazards encountered in the workplace and explain their potential risks.
4. Explain the safety mechanisms implemented in electrical systems that provide circuit protection and ensure user safety.
5. Demonstrate the correct procedures for safely and effectively operating electrical testing equipment.
6. Position electrical components accurately in a residential circuitry project in accordance with the provided blueprint.