Standards

  rev.07/03/03

Updated: 07/28/05

ELT 106 - Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols

Course Description

Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include: electrical symbols, component identification, print reading and scales and measurement.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Electrical Symbols

Class

3

Component Identification

D. Lab

2

Print Reading

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Scales and Measurement

Credit

4

 

Prerequisite:  IFC 100, IFC 101

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS    

8

4

0

Identification

Identify electrical symbols.

 

 

 

 

Match symbols to electrical components.

 

 

 

International symbols

Identify international symbols.

 

 

 

 

Discuss differences between international and U.S. symbols.

 

 

 

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

8

4

0

Identification

Identify components on blueprints.

 

 

 

PRINT READING

14

12

0

Interpretation

Interpret electrical blueprint and schematic specifications.

 

 

 

Electrical installation plans

Plan an electrical installation from electrical blueprint and schematic specifications.

 

 

 

Architectural and mechanical symbols

Identify framing, air conditioning, and plumbing symbols.

 

 

 

 

Identify major framing components.

 

 

 

 

Discuss appropriate and inappropriate cutting, sawing, and boring procedures when installing electrical wiring and fixtures.

 

 

 

Scales and Measurement

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

Adams, J., & Rockmaker, G. Industrial electricity: Principles and practices. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Baitch, T. Electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Court, M. Lab manual for first course in electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Hawkins, H. M. Residential wiring: Concepts and practices. North Scituate, MA: Brenton.

Holzman, H. N. Modern residential wiring. South Holland, IL: Goodheart -Willcox.

Hughes, E. Electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Schram, P. J., & Murray, R. H. The national electrical code. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association.