Chabot College
Spring 2007
Course Outline for Construction Electrician Training Program (CELT) 38
Advanced State Electrician Certification Preparation—Module B
Catalog Description:
38 – Advanced State Electrician Certification Preparation—Module B
(May be repeated 3 times)
1 unit
Introduction to OSHA Policy and Procedures, 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.
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. 18 hours lecture.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
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use CFR 1910 and 1926 to establish safe work practices for construction site projects;
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;
describe all aspects of fall protection and use of fall protection systems and procedures;
discuss the importance of proper material handling, storage and regular housekeeping;
list the hazards associated with trench work and identify procedures and systems to protect
workers;
identify confined spaces and describe systems and procedures to protect entrants from
associated hazards, as well as rescue techniques;
list the safety hazards associated with ladders and stairways and know techniques to minimize
risks;
demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment and the
importance of using PPE;
identify the health hazards associated with chemicals on the job and learn to use the
information contained in the MSDS.
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OSHA policy and procedures
Fall protection
Electrical safety
Material handling
Excavation and trenching
Confined space
Ladder and stairways
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hazard communication
Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO)
Chabot College
Course outline for CELT 38, 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. Review the job plans and provide justification for three safety inspection violations.
b. Recommend corrective action to remove hazards.
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 38
Sept2006, Revised 10/13/06
Course # chg 11/2006