Courses of Study : Career Tech: Architecture and Construction

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
All Resources: 0
1 ) Demonstrate safety procedures as recognized by governing agencies and approved industry standards when testing and replacing components, or installing wiring.

Examples: lockout, tag-out

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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2 ) Explain electrical hazards in the workplace.

•  Demonstrating how to avoid electrical hazards
•  Minimizing electrical hazards in situations where elimination is not possible
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
All Resources: 0
3 ) Utilize formulas derived from Ohm's law and the Power law to calculate unknown electrical values.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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4 ) Utilize various meters to measure voltage, current, and resistance.

Examples: voltage ohm millimeter (VOM), ammeter clamp-on, multimeter

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
All Resources: 0
5 ) Verify the amount of power used by an electrical circuit.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
All Resources: 0
6 ) Use Kirchoff's current law to calculate the total current in series, parallel, and combination circuits.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
All Resources: 0
7 ) Use Kirchoff's voltage law to calculate the total voltage drop in series, parallel, and combination circuits.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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8 ) Verify various electrical values using assorted test equipment.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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9 ) Describe the purpose of the NEC.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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10 ) Utilize the NEC handbook to reference specific information.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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11 ) Define electrical terms and their symbols, including load, alternating current (AC ) voltage, direct current (DC) voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, frequency, and hertz.

•  Interpreting symbols for inductance, power supply, and resistance
•  Recognizing the relationship between alternating current and frequency
•  Recognizing the relationship between capacitance and sinc wave form
•  Interpreting symbols for inductance, power supply, and resistance
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
All Resources: 0
12 ) Identify conductor insulation and jacket types according to application and conditions.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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13 ) Interpret all markings and ratings on conductors and cables.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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14 ) Install conductors in electro-metallic tubing and rigid conduit to specification.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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15 ) Draw circuits according to written description of circuit function.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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16 ) Describe the logical sequence and techniques used to identify and correct discrepancies in circuit function.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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17 ) Explain the relationship of volts, amperes, ohms, watts, hertz, and periods in AC circuits.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
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18 ) Demonstrate measurement of electrical quantities in AC circuits.

Example: measuring current in an energized circuit

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
All Resources: 0
19 ) Explain electrical properties of a resistive-capacitive-inductive circuit.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Electrical Technology
All Resources: 0
20 ) Solve for various electrical values in a resistive-capacitive-inductive circuit.