Standard |
ELT 109 - Commercial Wiring III
Presents the theory and practical application of conduit installation, system design, and related safety requirements. Topics include: conduit installation, system design concepts, and safety procedures.
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Conduit
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System Design Concepts |
D. Lab |
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Safety Procedures |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
2 |
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Credit |
4 |
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Prerequisite/ Corequisite: |
ELT 107, ELT 108 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D. Lab |
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CONDUIT INSTALLATION |
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Structure |
Measure, chisel, cut, or drill structure for conduit system. |
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Wiring |
Measure, cut, run, or terminate wiring through conduits. |
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PVC |
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EMT |
Identify EMT connectors. |
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Measure, cut, run, or terminate wiring through conduits to junction boxes or receptacles. |
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Rigid |
Thread rigid conduit. |
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Identify rigid couplings. |
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Flexible conduit |
Identify permissible uses. |
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Identify flexible connectors. |
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Modular wiring |
Discuss use of modular wiring systems in residential and commercial housing. |
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Explain the benefits of using these systems. |
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SYSTEM DESIGN CONCEPTS
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Installation |
Identify procedures to install wireways, raceways, and surface metal raceways. |
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Grounding |
Ground raceways according to NEC requirements. |
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Planning |
Plan installations of raceways, wireways, and surface metal raceways. |
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SAFETY PROCEDURES
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7 |
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Conduit types |
Identify rigid conduit. |
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Identify special-purpose conduit and connectors. |
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Safety |
Develop safe working techniques. |
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Properly ground a conduit system. |
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Develop safe working techniques. |
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Properly ground a conduit system. |
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Identify hazards of working with conduit systems. |
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Suggested Resources |
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.