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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
APED 260F | Title:
APP ELECTRICIANS 6TH SEM |
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| Full Title:
Apprentice Electricians, Sixth 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 265
Catalog Description:
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Introductory course for training related to electrician indentured apprentices. This is the sixth semester of a ten semester program.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of APED 260E
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 sixth semester of a ten semester program.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of APED 260E
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. Describe the function of transformers and the theory of three
phase connections.
2. Describe the function of manual and magnetic starters.
3. Identify control devices from symbols on blueprints.
4. Demonstrate the ability to connect direct and alternating
current motor controls.
5. Describe the function of fuses and circuit breakers.
6. Complete CPR review training.
Topics and Scope
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I. General Lighting
A. Transformers - three phase connections
B. Manual starters and magnetic coils
C. Overload protection
II. Control Devices and Symbols
A. Wire control
B. Feeders-outside branch circuits
C. Wiring diagrams
D. Reversing and sequential motor control
III. Jogging and Plugging
A. Refrigerants
B. Piping
IV. DC Motor Controls
A. Solid state control
B. Wiring methods
C. Stepped motors
V. AC Motor Controls - AC Motor Starters
VI. Overcurrent Protection
A. Fuses
B. Circuit breakers
VII. American Labor History
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; 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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Rigging and Lifting Principals. American Technical Publishers. 2010 (classic)
Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices. 2nd ed. Jones and Bartlett Publishers. 2009 (classic)
Soares Book on Grounding. 10th ed. International Association of Electrical Inspectors. 2008 (classic)
Semiconductors. 2nd ed. Smith, Robert. DELMAR/Cengage Learning. 2008 (classic)
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