Standard

 

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, and print reading.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Electrical Symbols

Class

3

Component Identification

D. Lab

1

Print Reading

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

3

 

 

 

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

2

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

2

0

Identification

Identify components on blueprints.

 

 

 

PRINT READING

14

6

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.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Adams, J., & Rockmaker, G. (1985). Industrial electricity: Principles and practices (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Baitch, T. (1984). Electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Court, M. (1988). Lab manual for first course in electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Hawkins, H. M. (1983). Residential wiring: Concepts and practices. North Scituate, MA: Brenton.

Holzman, H. N. (1986). Modern residential wiring. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Hughes, E. (1987). Electrical technology (6th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Schram, P. J., & Murray, R. H. (1987). The national electrical code (4th ed.). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association.