Standard

 

ELT 107 – Commercial Wiring I

Course Description

Introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: National Electrical Code, commercial load calculations, and safety.

Competency Areas:

Hours:

 

 

 

National Electrical Code

Class

4

Commercial Load Calculations

D. Lab

0

Safety

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

 

Credit

5

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

ELT 106, ELT 121, IFC 100

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

25

0

7

Commercial application

Determine commercial application of the NEC.

 

 

 

NEC requirements

Determine ampacities for conductors.

 

 

 

 

Calculate conduit fills.

 

 

 

 

Apply grounding techniques according to the NEC.

 

 

 

 

Determine conductors for uses in special-purpose situations (motors, etc.).

 

 

 

 

Determine conduit requirements for special-purpose use.

 

 

 

 

Determine overload protection for commercial applications.

 

 

 

 

Determine disconnecting requirements for single-family dwellings.

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL LOAD CALCULATIONS

5

0

16

Conductor size

Calculate conductor size for entrance requirements.

 

 

 

Service panels

Calculate the service panels.

 

 

 

Ampacity

Determine ampacity for service and feeder circuits.

 

 

 

Harmonics

Define harmonics.

 

 

 

 

Discuss how harmonics affect electrical systems and appliances.

 

 

 

SAFETY

10

0

7

OSHA requirements

Determine OSHA requirements for commercial installations.

 

 

 

Hazards

Identify hazards in the workplace.

 

 

 

Occupational procedures

Develop safe occupational procedures.

 

 

 

First aid

Recognize situations that require first aid or CPR.

 

 

 

Emergency plan

Emergency plan

 

 

 

Safety practices

Identify safe practices for working with hand and power tools.

 

 

 

 

Identify safe practices for working with hoisting or lifting equipment.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

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

American Productivity & Inventory Control Society. (1987). Maintenance and repair operations reprints. Falls Church, VA: Author.

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.

Office of Personnel Management. (1988). Industrial equipment mechanic. Syosset, NY: Natl Learning.

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