A. Lesson 1 (2-3 days) |
| Competency: Identify the terms, dangers and safety practices associated with electrical work. |
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What are the terms and definitions used with electricity? |
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What are the dangers and basic rules of electrical safety? |
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What should be done if someone receives a serious shock? |
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What are the types of circuit protection? |
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What is the National Electrical Code (NEC)? |
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How are NEC regulations enforced? |
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What does a UL listing mean? |
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What are the basic relationships between volts, amps and watts? |
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| Suggested Activity: Speaker from electric company, cooperative or municipal utility |
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| B. Lesson 2 (2-3 days) |
| Competency: Identify the importance of grounding and GFCI protection. |
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What is the purpose of grounding, and why is it important? |
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What are the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for grounding? |
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What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)? |
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What are the NEC requirements for GFCI use? |
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| C. Lesson 3 (1 day) |
| Competency: Identify circuit types and symbols used in wiring plans. |
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What names are used for circuits (general purpose, individual appliance circuits, etc.)? |
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Which symbols are used to indicate lighting, switches and receptacles? |
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Which symbols are used to indicate fusing and grounding? |
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Which symbols are used to indicate panelboards, service entrance panels, and related equipment? |
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Which symbols are used to indicate remote control stations for motors or other equipment? |
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Which symbols are used to indicate miscellaneous connections? |
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| D. Lesson 4 (2-3 days) |
| Competency: Match wire sizes and insulation types to their uses. |
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What are the different types of wire (i.e. insulation type)? |
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Why is wire size important? |
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How is the right wire size selected? |
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Which wire types (insulation) best adapt to agricultural structures? |
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What are some rules of thumb to apply when calculating the circuit needs of a structure? |
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What are feeder wires? |
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How does demand load affect the feeder wire? |
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How does length and voltage drop affect feeder size? |
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| E. Lesson 5 (2-3 days) |
| Competency: Locate lights, outlets, switches and identify protection needs. |
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What are the rules for locating lighting outlets? |
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What are the types of lighting and their uses? |
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What are the rules for convenience outlets, and rules for agricultural structures? |
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What electrical protection is needed for receptacle outlets and lighting circuits? |
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What are the general installation recommendations for branch circuits? |
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| Suggested activity: Walk through a building and point out circuits, service entrance, etc |
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| F. Lesson 6 (2-3 days) |
| Competency: Understand motors and motor circuits |
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How important are motors for farms or industry vs. homes? |
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What are the basic components of a motor? |
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What are the main items to learn from a motor nameplate? |
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What's the difference between motor overload protection and circuit wire protection? |
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What are the basic components needed in all motor circuits? |
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| G. Lesson 7 (1-2 days) |
| Competency: Calculate cost and electrical power using Ohm's Law |
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What is the power equation, Ohm's Law and their applications? |
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How is electricity measured? |
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What are the names of the electric utilities that provide power in your area? |
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How is the cost of electricity determined each month? |
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| Suggested Activity: Show students a typical electric bill and explain all items listed. |
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