INE 1051 - Wiring

1.         Understand fundamentals of electricity and safety precautions along with them.

2.         Maintain a safe work atmosphere.

3.         Explain workplace safety rules and policies.

4.         Demonstrate LOTO.

5.         Describe steps for helping a shock victim.

6.         Explain conductors and insulating materials.

B. Wiring systems

1.         Describe the makeup of an electrical circuit.

2.         Discuss electric power transmission.

3.         Explain the purpose of switches, coils, relays, contacts, and motors.

4.         Demonstrate proper sizing of conductors for the circuit you are wiring.

5.         Demonstrate sizing overloads, fuses, and overcurrent protection devices.

6.         Know the different types of raceway systems, enclosures, and components.

C. Electrical prints and specifications

1.         Identify the types of prints an electrician may use.

2.         Demonstrate how to read an electrical diagram.

3.         Recognize and use standard electrical symbols.

4.         Recognize specifications and understand their importance.

5.         Develop a circuit or wiring diagram.

6.         Plan and install electrical components.

D. Installation guidelines

1.         Identify the grounded and ungrounded conductors in cable or conduit (color coding).

2.         Understand the NEC rules regarding general wiring installations.

3.         Select a component with the proper rating for the specific installation conditions.

4.         Describe the different materials used for conductors.

5.         Demonstrate the correct wiring connections for each type of components.

6.         Explain what bonding and grounding are and how they are done.

7.         Properly size wiring for various motors and loads.

E. Proper tools

1.         Select essential tools for wiring.

2.         Know specialty tools available for infrequent applications.

3.         Discuss basic principles of tool use and care.

4.         Demonstrate proper tool usage for each task.

F. Maintenance and troubleshooting

1.         Demonstrate proper maintenance of shop equipment.

2.         Demonstrate wiring and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

3.         Discuss proper procedures to repair and service various components.

4.         Demonstrate procedures for updating and extending wiring systems.

5.         Demonstrate safety procedures to follow when troubleshooting electrical circuits.

6.         List tools required for troubleshooting wiring systems.

7.         Demonstrate how to test for various readings (volts, amps, ohms, etc.).