Apr 30, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

TCT 1080 - Practical Cabling



Clock Hours: 138

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course provides the student with a solid background of electrical principles and practices, as well as a thorough understanding of National Electrical Code requirements.  

In the first part of this course the student will cover the fundamentals of residential wiring using the NEC, and then the student will put it into practice wiring residential branch circuits in training. Security and Alarm Systems utilizing hands-on trainers will be used as well, giving the student the chance to wire various systems and construct cables as needed.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Electrical Careers 
  2. Safety 
  3. Hand and Power Tools 
  4. Electrical Measurement and Testing Equipment 
  5. Electrical Energy Fundamentals 
  6. Print Reading, Specifications, and Codes 
  7. Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Design 
  8. Conductors 
  9. Cable Systems 
  10. Raceway Systems 
  11. Boxes, Fittings, and Covers 
  12. Device Wiring 
  13. Lighting Systems 
  14. Appliance Wiring and Special Outlets 
  15. Overcurrent Protection 
  16. Grounding 
  17. The Service Entrance 
  18. Farm Wiring 
  19. Mobile Home Wiring 
  20. Swimming Pool Wiring 
  21. Telephone and Computer Network Wiring 
  22. Motors 
  23. Emergency and Standby Systems 
  24. Electrical Remodeling 
  25. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  26. Alarm and Security Systems