Standard

 

ELT 109 - Commercial Wiring III

Course Description

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.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Conduit Installation

Class

4

System Design Concepts

D. Lab

1

Safety Procedures

P. Lab/O.B.I.

2

 

Credit

4

 

Prerequisite/ Corequisite:

ELT 107, ELT 108

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

CONDUIT INSTALLATION       

20

7

13

Structure

Measure, chisel, cut, or drill structure for conduit system.

 

 

 

Wiring

Measure, cut, run, or terminate wiring through conduits.

 

 

 

PVC

Install PVC conduit and boxes to structures.

 

 

 

 

Identify PVC conduit and connectors.

 

 

 

EMT

Identify EMT connectors.

 

 

 

 

Measure, cut, run, or terminate wiring through conduits to junction boxes or receptacles.

 

 

 

Rigid

Thread rigid conduit.

 

 

 

 

Identify rigid couplings.

 

 

 

Flexible conduit

Identify permissible uses.

 

 

 

 

Identify flexible connectors.

 

 

 

Modular wiring

Discuss use of modular wiring systems in residential and commercial housing.

 

 

 

 

Explain the benefits of using these systems.

 

 

 

SYSTEM DESIGN CONCEPTS

10

0

0

Installation

Identify procedures to install wireways, raceways, and surface metal raceways.

 

 

 

Grounding

Ground raceways according to NEC requirements.

 

 

 

Planning

Plan installations of raceways, wireways, and surface metal raceways.

 

 

 

SAFETY PROCEDURES

10

3

7

Conduit types

Identify rigid conduit.

 

 

 

 

Identify special-purpose conduit and connectors.

 

 

 

Safety

Develop safe working techniques.

 

 

 

 

Properly ground a conduit system.

 

 

 

 

Develop safe working techniques.

 

 

 

 

Properly ground a conduit system.

 

 

 

 

Identify hazards of working with conduit systems.

 

 

 

 

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.