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ELT2030 Branch Circuit Wiring

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description
Students demonstrate the fundamentals of branch circuit wiring used in residential/commercial buildings.
Prerequisite
ELT1030: Conversion & Distribution
Parameters
Access to basic hand tools, a multimeter and related resources. Note: The student must have access to instruction from an individual with journeyman qualifications when projects are hardwired to main power supply and for permanent usage.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify and describe various branch wiring systems used in residential and commercial applications

    • 1.1 draw schematic and pictorial diagrams of branch circuit wiring

    • 1.2 interpret architectural drawings regarding branch circuit wiring

    • 1.3 identify various wiring systems, methods and materials including:

      • 1.3.1 nonmetallic shielded cable (NMSC)

      • 1.3.2 armoured cable (BX)

      • 1.3.3 conduit and conductors

      • 1.3.4 teck cable

      • 1.3.5 raceway systems

      • 1.3.6 mineral insulated cable (Pyrotenex)

      • 1.3.7 wire mould

  • 2 apply Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) standards to various branch wiring system designs

    • 2.1 compare series and parallel branch wiring circuits

    • 2.2 identify live, grounding and grounded branch circuit conductors

    • 2.3 measure voltage, current and continuity

    • 2.4 research requirements for obtaining an electrical permit

    • 2.5 identify CEC standards in branch circuit design and installation

  • 3 wire a branch circuit for a residential application

    • 3.1 demonstrate how to connect wiring to comply with CEC, local and Alberta standards

    • 3.2 demonstrate safe practices regarding grounding and overload protection of circuits and devices, such as case/receptacle grounding

    • 3.3 construct, according to CEC standards, the following branch circuits in NMSC:

      • 3.3.1 standard receptacle

      • 3.3.2 single location lamp switching

      • 3.3.3 switch receptacle

      • 3.3.4 range and/or dryer receptacle

      • 3.3.5 split receptacle

      • 3.3.6 multiple locations lamp switching

      • 3.3.7 ground fault interrupter (GFI) receptacle

    • 3.4 construct, according to CEC standards, one of the above branch circuits using:

      • 3.4.1 armoured cable

      • 3.4.2 conduit raceway

    • 3.5 install breakers and terminate branch circuit wiring in a single phase panelboard

  • 4 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices

    • 4.1 describe the danger of electrical shocks and burns

    • 4.2 describe lockout/tagout practices

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.