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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
APED 260B | Title:
APP ELECTRICIANS 2ND SEM |
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| Full Title:
Apprentice Electricians, Second Semester |
| Last Reviewed:3/28/2022 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 4.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 4.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 2 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
APED 261
Catalog Description:
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Introductory course for training related to electrician indentured apprentices. This is the second semester of a ten semester program.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of APED 260A
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Indentured apprentice - apply and be accepted by the Redwood Empire Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (REJATC)
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Introductory course for training related to electrician indentured apprentices. This is the second semester of a ten semester program.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of APED 260A
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Indentured apprentice - apply and be accepted by the Redwood Empire Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (REJATC)
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Describe and demonstrate electrical principles and regulations related to electricians' trade.
2. Apply best practices in practical environment related to electricians' trade.
Objectives:
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Students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of direct current theory.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical conductor and insulation as
outlined in the National Electrical Code.
3. Accurately draw and explain basic circuits.
4. Identify symbols and abbreviations used on blueprints.
5. Demonstrate various sketching techniques.
6. Relate the theory of various electrical components to work in
the trade.
7. Explain the factors involved for electrical contractors to be
competitive in the market place.
8. Demonstrate basic skills used in the electrical industry.
9. Complete Standard First Aid/CPR Training.
Topics and Scope
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I. Parallel Circuits - Voltage and Resistance
II. Combination Circuits
A. Current and basic DC
B. Voltage and power
C. Voltage and polarity
III. Conductors
A. Aluminum and basic circuits
B. Voltage drop
IV. Working Drawings
A. Layout and circuits
B. Symbols and abbreviations
C. Floor plans
D. Elevation views
E. Sectional views and plot plans
V. Overcurrent Protection - Fuses
VI. Trade information
A. Residential plans and wiring
B. Marketing
C. Job costs review
VII. Safety-Electrical Shock
A. Electromagnetism
B. Principles of generation
C. Three-wire system
D. Transformer ratios
E. Superposition
All Topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.
Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Homework assignments (1 to 2 sets per week)
2. Quizzes and examinations (4 to 6 per semester)
3. Hands-on Craft Certification skills exam (students must pass in order to complete the course)
4. Written final exam (students must pass in order to complete the course)
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Class performances and field work (on-the-job demonstrations) of skill development, safety
practices, equipment, and material handling
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 10% |
| Homework assignments; quizzes; field work | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
40 - 45% |
| Class performances; field work | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
40 - 45% |
| Quizzes and examinations, Craft Certification skills exam, final exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 10% |
| Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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National Electrical Code. NFPA. National Fire Protection Agency. 2017
Electrical Systems Based on the 2017 NEC. Callanan, Michael and Wusinich, Bill. American Technical Publishers. 2017
Building a Foundation in Mathematics. 2nd ed. NJATC. Cengage Learning. 2011 (classic)
Blueprint Reading for Electricians. 3rd ed. Zachariason. Cengage Learning. 2010 (classic)
DC Theory. 2nd ed. NJATC. Cengage Learning. 2008 (classic)
Conduit Bending and Fabrication. ATP Staff. American Technical Publishers. 2007 (classic)
Test Instruments. Mazur, Glen. American Technical Publishers. 2005 (classic)
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