GREAT BASIN COLLEGE
Electrical Systems Technology
Fall 2013
Syllabus for ELM 101, Electrical Workforce Training 1
(1-7 Credits)
Co requisite: Employment in Electrical Industry
Location & Time:
Room: Electrical Annex B-11
Time: See Attached Course Schedule
Instructor Information:
Name: Steve Garcia Robert Byram
Office: Electrical Annex Electrical Annex
Office Hours: Posted Posted
Phone: Office: Work 775-753-2292 775-777-1781
Home 775-738-3976 775-753-6274
Required Text:
National Electrical Code, 2005
National Fire Protection Association
Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills, 3rd Edition, National Center for Construction and Education Research, Prentice Hall
Electrical Level I, 2005, National Center for Construction and Education Research, Prentice Hall
Required Tools:
See Attached Tool list
Course Description
This course is the first of eights courses offered in the Electrical Workforce Training Program. The course offers the student a planned educational experience in the electrical field by providing the student with online electrical craft training, related laboratory experiences, and supervised performance task completion assessment.
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of:
1. Basic Safety
Explains the safety obligations of workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure
a safe workplace. Discusses the causes and results of accidents and the dangers of rationalizing risk. Reviews the role of company policies and OSHA regulations in maintaining a safe workplace. Introduces common job-site hazards and protections such as lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment (PPE), and HazCom.
2. Construction Math Reviews basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and explains their applications to the construction trades. Explains decimal-fraction conversions and the metric system using practical examples. Also reviews basic geometry as applied to common shapes and forms
3. Hand Tools
Introduces student to hand tools that are widely used in the construction industry, such as hammers, saws, levels, pullers, vises, and clamps. Explains the specific applications of each tool and shows how to use them properly. Also discusses important safety and maintenance issues related to hand tools.
4. Power Tools
Provides detailed descriptions of commonly used power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, and sanders. Reviews applications, proper use, safety, and maintenance. Many illustrations show power tools used in on-the-job settings.
5. Blueprints
Familiarizes students with basic blueprint terms, components, and symbols. Explains the different types of blueprint drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing/piping, and electrical) and instructs trainees on how to interpret and use drawing dimensions.
6. Basic Rigging
Explains how ropes, chains, hoists, loaders, and cranes are used to move material and equipment from one location to another on a job site. Describes inspection techniques and load-handling safety practices. Also reviews American National Standards Institute (ANSI) hand signals.
7. Basic Communication Skills
Provides students with techniques for communicating effectively with co-workers and supervisors. Includes practical examples that emphasize the importance of verbal and written information and instructions on the job. Also discusses effective telephone and e-mail communication skills.
8. Basic Employability Skills
Identifies the roles of individuals and companies in the construction industry. Introduces trainees to critical thinking and problem solving skills and computer systems and their industry applications. Also reviews effective relationship skills, effective self-presentation, and key workplace issues.
9. Electrical Safety
Covers safety rules and regulations for electricians. Students learn the necessary precautions to take for various electrical hazards found on the job. Also teaches the OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedure.
10. Hand Bending
Provides an introduction to conduit bending and installation. Covers the techniques for using hand-operated and step conduit benders, as well as cutting, reaming, and threading conduit.
11. Anchors
Covers the hardware and systems used by an electrician to mount and support boxes, receptacles, and other electrical components. Trainees learn the various types of anchors and supports, their applications, and safe installation.
12. Electrical Theory
Offers a general introduction to the electrical concepts used in Ohm’s law applied to DC series circuits. Includes atomic theory, electromotive force, resistance, and electric power equations.
Introduces series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Covers resistive circuits, Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws, and circuit analysis.
Student Outcome Assessment
Measurement Learner Outcomes
Assignments & Tests 1 thru 12
Laboratory Exercise 1 thru 12
Performance Task Completion 1 thru 12
Instructional Method:
This course will be taught using the National Career and Construction Educational Research (NCCER) Contren Connect web delivery system (www.contrenconnect.com,) GBC Electrical Systems Technology laboratory and on the job performance task assessment. You will be expected to participate in weekly on-line assignments and activities, lab experiences, and complete related module performance tasks.
Evaluation and Grades:
Grade A 90%-100%
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F less than 60%
Weight of Activities:
Lab Activities 30%
Assignments & Tests 40%
Performance Task completion 30%
100%
Student Responsibility:
In this course as in the workplace students must participate in assigned activities. All assignments must meet designated deadlines (no late assignments.) Late assignments will be accepted only by prior arrangement. School policies on attendance and conduct must be observed by all students.
For every online module, review and complete: instructor notes, online lectures, videos, concept checks, and summary questions and quizzes. All online module assignments and performance tasks must be completed by designated due dates.
Safety:
All students participating in laboratory activities at school or on site will be required to review and sign Electrical Technology GBC Safety Procedures. No student use of laboratory or tools will be allowed unless authorized supervision is present or special permission has been granted by the instructor.
Note:
“GBC supports providing equal access for student with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Office
(Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775.753.2271 at your earliest convenience to request timely and appropriate accommodations.”