Fundamentals of Electricity

Fundamentals of Electricity WVEIS Code 1793

This course will introduce students to the fundamental skills related to electricity. Students will become familiar with the use of meters and other equipment used in the field of electricity, and learn how to construct a variety of circuits.

Standard 1: Identify, explore/evaluate career opportunities related to electricity. (1793.S.1)

Electricity Objectives

Students will:

1793.1.1 Describe a variety of careers related to electricity, and the training necessary to be successful in those careers.

1793.1.2 Develop appropriate attitudes and behaviors required to succeed in careers in the field of electricity.

1793.1.3 Identify sources of information about careers in electricity.

Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety. (1793.S.2)

Electrical Safety Objectives

Students will:

1793.2.1 Describe the effect of current on the human body.

1793.2.2 List general safety precautions when working with electricity.

1793.2.3 Identify various types of safety devices used with electricity.

1793.2.4 Describe typical electrical shock hazards in industry, and explain what to do for victims of electrical shock.

1793.2.5 List and describe the safe use of basic hand and power tools used in the field of electricity.

Standard 3: Interpret blueprints, schematics and technical orders. (1793.S.3)

Blueprint Objectives

Students will:

1793.3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of blueprint reading.

1793.3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of schematic reading.

1793.3.3 Explain the reasons for building plans and specifications.

Standard 4: Apply electrical math concepts. (1793.S.4)

Electrical Math Concepts Objectives

Students will:

1793.4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Ohm’s law and power formulas.

1793.4.2 Calculate branch circuit loads.

Standard 5: Demonstrate the proper use and care of electrical meters. (1793.S.5)

Electrical Meters Objective

Students will:

1793.5.1 Demonstrate the use and care of an ammeter, ohmmeter, and voltmeter.

Standard 6: Construct and analyze basic circuits. (1793.S.6)

Basic Circuits Objectives

Students will:

1793.6.1 Describe the electrical classification of conductors, insulators, and semi-conductors.

1793.6.2 Describe electrical current and differentiate between the different kinds of current.

1793.6.3 Define voltage, current, resistance, and power.

1793.6.4 List, and schematically represent the components that make up a basic electrical circuit.

1793.6.5 Connect dry cells into various series and parallel arrangements and measure and record voltage readings across each battery configuration.

1793.6.6 Conduct experiments that demonstrate the production of an electromotive force, obtaining voltage readings from experiments.

1793.6.7 Construct, solve and troubleshoot series, parallel and complex circuits.

Standard 7: Demonstrate proper techniques in making connections/wire splices. (1793.S.7)

Connections/Wire Splices Objectives

Students will:

1793.7.1 Properly remove insulation and make tap, pigtail and western union splices.

1793.7.2 Apply solderless terminals, wire nuts, and insulating tape to the ends of various sized wires.

Standard 8: Perform basic soldering techniques. (1793.S.8)

Soldering Objectives

Students will:

1793.8.1 Demonstrate proper use and care for soldering tools and equipment.

1793.8.2 Demonstrate correct stripping, tinning, and soldering procedures.

1793.8.3 Identify characteristics of a good solder connection.

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