Electrical and Electronics 10, Electrical 20, 30, Electronics 20, A30, B30
Apply principles and techniques for injury prevention to ensure safety in the work area.
Demonstrate safe practices when working with electricity and equipment.
Identify and use hand and power tools safely and appropriately.
Explore electromagnetic induction.
Explore power production and distribution management systems.
Construct and test specialty relay circuits.
Investigate the use of ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) circuit breakers.
Investigate commercial and industrial wiring methods and materials.
Explore the use of raceways, including conduit and tubing, in electrical wiring.
Explore methods of installing, connecting and configuring residential and commercial automation systems.
Create electrical drawings for residential applications.
Determine residential service requirements.
Explore common types of lighting control devices.
Calculate voltage, current, power and efficiency of transformers.
Investigate the operation and applications of shunt and series direct current (DC) motors.
Investigate the operation and applications of compound direct current (DC) motors and generators.
Investigate the operation and applications of alternating current (AC) induction motors.
Investigate the operation and applications of shaded pole and universal motors and alternating current generators.
Explore the purpose and applications of manual motor starters.
Explore the purpose and applications of magnetic motor starters.
Explore the purpose and operation of magnetic starter control devices and switches.
Investigate and construct magnetic motor control circuits.
Explore the purpose and operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Construct an advanced level assigned or approved electrical or electronics project.
Prepare for the work placement.
Participate in a work placement experience.
Relate one’s work placement experience to personal and career goals.
Investigate business opportunities in the electrical and electronics industries.
Investigate apprenticeship in the trades.