Chabot College
Spring 2007
Course Outline for Construction Electrician Training Program (CELT) 36
Advanced State Electrician Certification Preparation
Catalog Description:
36 – Advanced State Electrician Certification Preparation
3.5 units
(May be repeated 3 times)
Introduction to trainee program and regulations covering Electrician Trainee requirements. Overview
of electrical tools, materials and meters. Introduction to OSHA Policy and Procedures including
employer and employee responsibilities, use of texts CFR 1910 and 1926, identification of job-site
hazards, removal, remediation or protection from hazards, safe work practices and personal
protective equipment for various construction site hazards. Prevention and initial care for breathing
and cardiac emergencies along with basic first aid for both adults and children. This class is
recommended for electricians with a minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job experience who have not
passed the California electrician certification test. 53 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
Module A
1. identify and avoid electrical hazards in the workplace;
2. list factors that determine the severity of electrical shock;
3. identify common hand and power tools of the electrical industry;
4. state use of and limits of common electrical meters, analog and digital, and define meter
categories I through IV;
5. describe atomic theory concerning conductors, insulators and semi-conductors, positive and
negative charges and electron flow;
6. contract and explain the various forms of electricity: static, AC and DC and understand their
basic properties, sources and units of measure;
7. discuss the importance of proper electrical connections and insulation;
8. contrast the components and characteristics of basic series and parallel circuits;
9. calculate using Ohm’s Law, the power formula and Kirchhoff’s law to solve for unknown
quantities of current, resistance, voltage and power in DC series, parallel and combination
circuits;
10. list various hazards on the construction site;
Module B
11. use CFR 1910 and 1926 to establish safe work practices for construction site projects;
12. list and discuss the hazards associated with energized electrical systems, including shock, arcflash and arc-blast and proper procedures and equipment for working on or near energized
electrical equipment, including LOTO;
13. describe all aspects of fall protection and use of fall protection systems and procedures;
14. discuss the importance of proper material handling, storage and regular housekeeping;
15. list the hazards associated with trench work and identify procedures and systems to protect
workers;
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Course Outline for CELT 36, page 2
Spring 2007
16. identify confined spaces and describe systems and procedures to protect entrants from
associated hazards, as well as rescue techniques;
17. list the safety hazards associated with ladders and stairways and know techniques to minimize
risks;
18. demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment and the
importance of using PPE;
19. identify the health hazards associated with chemicals on the job and learn to use the
information contained in the MSDS;
Module C
20. demonstrate a basic understanding of the initial care needed involving rescue breathing and
cardiac emergencies;
21. demonstrate a firm knowledge of rescue breathing and CPR – cardio pulmonary resuscitation-techniques and demonstrate a competence in rescue breathing and CPR;
22. discuss the basics of foreign body airway obstruction;
23. identify stroke and angina symptoms and be able to administer care and have a basic
knowledge of emergencies involving submersion;
24. demonstrate and explain basic first aid techniques involving:
a. initial care for injured patients
b. moving injured patients correctly
c. burns, wounds and bleeding
d. shock, seizures, diabetic emergencies, drug overdoses, poisoning
e. musculoskeletal injuries and eye injuries
f. insect bites and stings, snake bites
g. temperature related problems.
Course Content:
Module A
1. Review of basic tools and materials of the electrical industry
2. Review and update of dangers when working on or near energized circuits and proper use and
limits of electrical meters
3. Review basic math, including decimals, fractions, metric measurements and metric
conversions, and basic algebra
4. Review forms of electrical power and their sources
5. Review basic electrical theory including, series, parallel, combination circuits and their
components and function
Module B
6. OSHA policy and procedures
7. Fall protection
8. Electrical safety
9. Material handling
10. Excavation and trenching
11. Confined space
12. Ladder and stairways
13. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
14. Hazard communication
15. Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO)
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Spring 2007
Module C
16. Adult basic life support techniques
17. Demonstration of CPR using manikins
18. Student demonstrations of proper CPR technique
19. Basic first aid techniques
20. Student demonstrations of proper first aid techniques
21. Red Cross first aid and CPR course materials
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Class discussion
Films
PowerPoint presentation
Classroom Performance System Testing (immediate feedback)
Homework
Interactive question and answer
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments
a. Using the circuit provided, calculate NEC recommended wire size and circuit protection
device
b. Build the circuit and measure the voltage drops as indicated.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Classroom Performance System Test
b. Written quizzes and tests (including final examination)
c. Homework
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Textbooks:
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Electricity for the Trades by Frank D. Petruzella
Electricity for The Trades, Computer Simulation Lab Manual
OSHA Standards for The Construction Industry
OSHA 10 Safety and Health Workbook
Red Cross handouts, pamphlets and reading materials
Coyne First Aid handouts and reading materials
Special Student Materials:
None
BBenton/CELT 36
Sept 2006, revised 10/13/06
Course # chg 11/2006