Courses of Study : Career Tech: Architecture and Construction

1 ) Demonstrate safety procedures as recognized by governing agencies and approved industry standards when testing and replacing components or installing wiring.

2 ) Identify electrical hazards and how to avoid and/or minimize them in the workplace.

3 ) Determine the size of wire needed for branch and feeder circuits for electric motors.

4 ) Select over-current and short-circuit protection devices for electric motors.

5 ) Recognize contactors and relays on schematic drawings.

6 ) Explain how to connect motor controllers according to National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.

7 ) Describe characteristics of solid-state devices.

8 ) Identify common types of transistors by their characteristics.

9 ) Interpret electronic schematic diagrams common to motor control systems.

10 ) Install diodes, light emitting diodes (LEDs), silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs), and solid-state devices.

11 ) Identify alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors from schematic drawings and physical characteristics.

12 ) Describe functions of various fire alarm system components.

13 ) Explain types of circuitry that connect fire alarm components.

14 ) Describe functions of current and potential transformers.

15 ) Install shielded, constant current, and specialty transformers according to NEC requirements.

16 ) Interpret motor control schematics.

17 ) Describe procedures for installing manual and magnetic motor starters for various switches in accordance with NEC requirements.

18 ) Install various motor control devices.

19 ) Draw a common ladder diagram according to specifications.

20 ) Identify symbols, terms, and devices used for programmable logic controller (PLC) operations.

21 ) Write a single PLC application utilizing pushbuttons, coils, timers, and lights.

22 ) Describe troubleshooting techniques used to solve wiring problems.