Chabot College
Spring 2007
Course Outline for Construction Electrician Training Program (CELT) 37
Advanced State Electrician Certification Preparation-Module A
Catalog Description:
37 – Advanced State Electrician Certification Preparation-Module A
(May be repeated 3 times)
3 units
Introduction to trainee program and regulations covering Electrician Trainee requirements. Overview
of electrical tools, materials and meters. Fundamentals of electricity including: units of electricity,
sources and types of electricity, magnetism and electricity, and properties of conductors, insulators
and semiconductors. Common circuit devices, i.e., resistors, circuit protection devices, relays,
motors. Use of Ohm’s Law to solve parallel, series and series-parallel DC circuit calculations.
Introduction to Kirchhoff’s Law. 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. May
not receive credit if Construction Electrician Training Program 36 has been completed. 27 hours
lecture, 27 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
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identify and avoid electrical hazards in the workplace;
list factors that determine the severity of electrical shock;
identify common hand and power tools of the electrical industry;
state use of and limits of common electrical meters, analog and digital, and define meter
categories I through IV;
describe atomic theory concerning conductors, insulators and semi-conductors, positive and
negative charges and electron flow;
contrast and explain the various forms of electricity: static, AC and DC and understand their
basic properties, sources and units of measure;
discuss the importance of proper electrical connections and insulation;
contract the components and characteristics of basic series and parallel circuits;
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;
list various hazards on the construction site.
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Review of basic tools and materials of the electrical industry
Review and update of dangers when working on or near energized circuits and proper use and
limits of electrical meters
Review basic math, including decimals, fractions, metric measurements and metric
conversions, and basic algebra
Review forms of electrical power and their sources
Review basic electrical theory including, series, parallel, combination circuits and their
components and function
Chabot College
Course Outline for CELT 37, page 2
Spring 2007
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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:
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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.
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Classroom Performance System Test
b. Homework
c. Written quizzes and tests (including final examination)
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 37
Sept2006, Revised 10/13/06
Course # chg 11/2006