ELECTRICAL 1 (First Semester)

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Unit 1 - Overview of the Electrical Field
[1a] Exploring Sectors and Job Possibilities
[1b] Systems for Wiring in Homes
[1c] Systems for Wiring in Commercial Buildings
[1d] Systems for Wiring in Industrial Settings
[1e] Prospects and Pathways in Careers
[1f] Domestic Electrical Technician

 

Unit 2 - Specialized Career Tracks
[2a] Technician in Commercial Electricity
[2b] Technician in Electrical Services
[2c] Renovation Specialist
[2d] Technician in Industrial Electricity
[2e] Technician for Electrical Repairs
[2f] Technician for Electrical Utility Substations

 

Unit 3 - Advanced Professional Paths
[3a] Electrical Technician in Maritime Settings
[3b] Processes for Training and Apprenticeships
[3c] Standards for Apprenticeships by DOL
[3d] Training Methodologies
[3e] Experiential Workplace Learning
[3f] Apprenticeship Programs for Youths

 

Unit 4 - Education and Certification
[4a] Certification Processes
[4b] Duties of Employees and Employers
[4c] Employee Duties - From Professional Conduct to Respect
[4d] Employee Duties - From Eagerness to Learn to Teamwork
[4e] Employee Duties - From Compliance to Safety
[4f] Employer Obligations

 

Unit 5 - Safety in Electrical Work
[5a] Dangers in Electricity
[5b] Risks of Electric Shock
[5c] Human Body Resistance
[5d] Types of Electrical Burns
[5e] Precautions for Electrical Safety
[5f] Ensuring Electrical Circuits Are Powerless

 

Unit 6 - Electrical Accidents and Prevention
[6a] Origins of Electrical Mishaps
[6b] Control Hierarchy for Risks
[6c] From Elimination to Safety Engineering
[6d] From Safety Awareness to Protective Gear
[6e] Utilizing Protective Gear to Lower Injury Risks
[6f] Protective Equipment Regulations by OSHA

 

Unit 7 - Safety Gear and Protocols
[7a] Choosing and Utilizing Electrical Safety Tools
[7b] Protective Equipment Classes to Insulation Covers
[7c] Additional Safety Gear to Voltage Detectors
[7d] Tools for Fuse Removal to Protection for Eyes and Face
[7e] Standards for Electrical Safety
[7f] Implementing OSHA Guidelines in Work Environments

 

Unit 8 - OSHA and NFPA Guidelines
[8a] Employer Duties Regarding OSHA's Electrical Safety Rules
[8b] OSHA's Protocol for Lockout/Tagout
[8c] Standards of NFPA 70E®
[8d] Identifying Hazard Zones
[8e] Performance and Safety in Electrical Work Environments
[8f] Recognizing Dangers and Safety Measures

 

Unit 9 - Safety in the Workplace
[9a] Use of Ladders, Scaffolding, and Lifting Devices
[9b] Techniques for Safe Lifting
[9c] Safety with Tools
[9d] Procedures for Entering Confined Spaces
[9e] Handling Hazardous Substances
[9f] Protection Against Falls

 

Unit 10 - Basics of Electricity
[10a] Electricity and Atomic Structure
[10b] Atom Components
[10c] From Nuclei to Electrical Charges
[10d] Atomic Makeup of Conductors and Insulators
[10e] Magnetism in Electric Devices
[10f] Distribution of Power

 

Unit 11 - Measuring Electricity
[11a] Units for Electrical Measurements
[11b] Explaining Current and Voltage
[11c] Understanding Resistance
[11d] Calculations in Electrical Circuits
[11e] Interpreting Electrical Diagrams
[11f] Types of Resistors

 

Unit 12 - Analysis of Circuits
[12a] Comparing Series and Parallel Circuits
[12b] Circuits: Series, Parallel, and Combined
[12c] Tools for Electrical Measurement
[12d] Measuring Resistance to Current
[12e] Devices for Testing Voltage
[12f] Calculations for Electrical Energy

 

Unit 13 - Circuits with Resistors
[13a] Circuits Involving Resistance
[13b] Series Configurations of Resistors
[13c] Parallel Configurations of Resistors
[13d] Circuits Combining Series and Parallel
[13e] The Principles of Ohm’s Law
[13f] Practical Applications of Ohm’s Law

 

Unit 14 - Principles and Laws of Circuits
[14a] The Laws of Kirchhoff
[14b] Kirchhoff's Laws for Current and Voltage
[14c] Equations for Circuit Loops
[14d] Purpose and Background of NEC®
[14e] Evolution and Updates in NEC®
[14f] Other Relevant Bodies and Testing Labs

 

Unit 15 - Exploring the NEC®
[15a] Guided Tour of the NEC®
[15b] Structure of the NEC®
[15c] Chapters 1 and 2 of the NEC
[15d] Chapters 3 and 4 of the NEC
[15e] Chapters 5 and 6 of the NEC
[15f] From Chapter 7 to the Informative Annexes in NEC

 

Unit 16 - Requirements for Installation
[16a] Locating Specific Installation Guidelines
[16b] From Installing SE Cable to Track Lighting
[16c] Types of Outlet Boxes
[16d] Classification and Uses of Boxes
[16e] From Octagon to Brick Boxes
[16f] Boxes Suitable for Moist and Wet Conditions

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ELECTRICAL 2 (Second Semester)

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Unit 17 - Box Dimensions and Setup
[17a] Measuring Outlet Boxes
[17b] Methods for Box Installation
[17c] NEC® Rules for Receptacle Positioning
[17d] Techniques for Connecting Wires
[17e] Types of Pull and Junction Boxes
[17f] Determining Sizes for Pull and Junction Boxes

 

Unit 18 - Setting Up Junction Boxes
[18a] Procedures for Installing Pull and Junction Boxes
[18b] Choosing and Using Manual Bending Tools
[18c] Applying Geometry in Bending
[18d] Creating 90° Bends
[18e] Calculating Gain for Saddle Bends
[18f] Techniques for Cutting, Reaming, and Threading Pipes

 

Unit 19 - Systems for Conduits and Raceways
[19a] Types of Raceway Systems
[19b] Conduit Varieties and Their Uses
[19c] From Bonding Conduits to Box Connections
[19d] Supports for Raceways
[19e] Installation Standards for Different Construction Styles
[19f] Anchors and Fasteners for Raceway Systems

 

Unit 20 - Securing and Specialized Raceways
[20a] From Cable Ties to Screws for Concrete/Masonry
[20b] From Hammer-Driven Pins to Safety with Stud Guns
[20c] Types of Anchors for Masonry
[20d] Methods from Single-Step to Drilling Holes for Anchors
[20e] Anchors for Hollow Walls
[20f] Systems for Epoxy Anchoring

 

Unit 21 - Cable Trays and Wireways
[21a] Wireways and Specialized Raceway Types
[21b] Various Wireways and Components
[21c] Supports for Wireways
[21d] Raceways for Special Purposes
[21e] Tray Systems for Cables
[21f] Installation of Cable Tray Supports

 

Unit 22 - Management and Storage of Raceways
[22a] Techniques for Handling and Storing Raceways
[22b] Raceway Handling Methods
[22c] Storing Raceway Equipment
[22d] Electrical Conductors
[22e] Wire Diameters and Current Capacities
[22f] Materials for Conductors

 

Unit 23 - Insulation and Wiring of Conductors
[23a] Insulating Materials for Conductors
[23b] From Thermoplastic Insulation to Wire Grading
[23c] Wiring for Fixtures
[23d] Applications and Types of Cables
[23e] From Nonmetallic Cables to High-Voltage Shielded Wires
[23f] Wiring for Instrument Control

 

Unit 24 - Conductor Installation
[24a] Installing Wires in Conduit Systems
[24b] From Fish Tapes to Safety Measures
[24c] Equipment for Cable Pulling
[24d] Inserting Wires into Conduits
[24e] From Lubrication to Wire Termination
[24f] Construction Drawing Varieties

 

Unit 25 - Construction Blueprints and Scaling
[25a] Blueprint Elements
[25b] Varieties of Drawings
[25c] Line Types in Drafting
[25d] Drawings to Scale
[25e] Scales from Architectural to Metric
[25f] Blueprints for Electrical Layouts

 

Unit 26 - Analyzing Electrical Drawings
[26a] Symbols and Lines in Electrical Drawings
[26b] Drawings for Residential Electricity
[26c] Interpretation of Commercial Building Plans
[26d] From Schedules to Block

 

Unit 27 - Analyzing Electrical Drawings
[27d] From Schedules to Block Diagrams and Schematics
[27e] From Drawing Schedules to Detailed Illustrations
[27f] Reviewing Specifications and Amendments

 

Unit 28 - Sizing and Grounding Electrical Services
[28a] Determining Electrical Service Size
[28b] Computing the Electric Service Load
[28c] Application of Demand Factors
[28d] Dimensioning the Load Center
[28e] Principles of Grounding
[28f] From Grounding Electrodes to Lightning Rods

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Unit 29 - Grounding and Electrical Connectivity
[29a] The Main Grounding Connector
[29b] Grounding from Services to Other Systems
[29c] Grounding for Water and Other Pipes
[29d] Setting up the Grounding System for Equipment
[29e] Installation of Service Entrance Hardware
[29f] From Service Drop Placement to Panelboard Locations

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Unit 30 - Methods of Wiring and Branch Circuits
[30a] Techniques for Wiring
[30b] Systems for Cables
[30c] Utilizing Raceways
[30d] Design and Sizing of Branch Circuits and Outlet Boxes
[30e] Layout of Branch Circuits for Power Distribution
[30f] Varieties of Outlet Boxes

 

Unit 31 - Electrical Devices and Safety Measures
[31a] Devices for Wiring
[31b] From Power Outlets to Controls for Lighting
[31c] From Multi-way to Light Sensors
[31d] From Relay Systems to Low-Voltage Electrical Setups
[31e] Electrical Safety for Residential Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
[31f] Types of Electrical Meters

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Unit 32 - Meter Varieties and Safety Protocols
[32a] From Voltmeters to Verification Units
[32b] From Resistance Meters to Current Meters
[32c] Multimeters to Specialized Measuring Tools
[32d] From Insulation Testers to Circuit Checkers
[32e] From Sunlight Measurement Tools to Distance Reading Meters
[32f] Safety Standards and Category Ratings

 

Unit 33 - Utilization of Meters and Safety in Electrical Testing
[33a] Ratings for Meter Categories
[33b] Choosing a Meter and Ensuring Calibration
[33c] Safety Risks with Electrical Testing Tools