Electricians plan, design, assemble, install, alter, repair, inspect, verify, commission, connect, operate, maintain and decommission electrical systems. Electricians work with these systems to provide heating, lighting, power, alarm, security, communication and control in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, marine and entertainment environments. Students will learn and apply the skills required to meet the Level 3 ITA Outcomes for the trade.
Hours: 300 (Lecture Hours: 276; Shop/Teaching Kitchen: 24)
Total Weeks: 10
Prerequisites:
Eligibility as indicated by the Industry Training Authority
Non-Course Prerequisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
Course Content:
Apply circuit concepts
- Analyze three-phaze AC circuits
- Analyze electronic circuits
Use Tools and Equipment
- Use measuring and testing equipment
Organize work
- Interpret plans, drawings and specifications
- Identify hazardous locations
Install and Maintain Consumer/Supply Services and Metering Equipment
- Install three-phase consumer/supply services and metering equipment
- Maintain three-phase services and metering equipment
Install and Maintain Low Voltage Distribution Systems
- Install low voltage distribution equipment
Install and Maintain Bonding, Grounding and Ground Fault Detection Systems
- Install grounding and bonding systems
- Install ground fault detection systems
Install and Maintain Power Generation Systems
- Install AC generating systems
- Maintain AC generating systems
Install and Maintain Transformers
- Install low-voltage three-phase transformers
- Install high-voltage transformers
Install and Maintain Branch Circuitry
- Install wiring devices
Install and Maintain Motor Starters and Controls
- Install motor starters and controls
- Maintain motor starters and controls
Install and Maintain Drives
- Install drives
Install and Maintain Motors
- Install AC motors
- Maintain AC motors
Learning Outcomes:
This course follows the prescribed ITA Provincial curriculum for Electrician Level 3. This document can be found in its most current form at:http://www.itabc.ca/program/electrician-construction
Grading System: Percentage
Passing Grade: 70%
Percentage of Individual Work: 70
Percentage of Group Work: 30
Additional Comments:
All Students will sign and adhere to the Trades and Apprenticeship Safety and Attendance Rules and Regulatory Practices for Students Policy.
Supplies:
CSA approved footwear, clear lens safety glasses
Text Books:
Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.