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Employability Skills
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Dress
appropriately, be punctual, follow directions and respond to supervision,
demonstrate skills in problem-solving, workplace communication, teamwork,
and customer service. |
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Safety
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Practice safety with live circuits, ladders and scaffolds; use safety
equipment properly. |
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Device and lighting
installation |
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Install full range of switches/receptacles; install surface, recessed and
HID light fixtures. |
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Basic electricity theory
(Ohm’s Law, power law, series and parallel circuits)
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Blueprints and
specifications |
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Read a
rule, measure objects within 1/8” tolerance, identify common electrical
symbols. |
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Communications (chime
circuit, coaxial cable, residential/commercial telephone system)
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Old work installations and
troubleshooting |
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Install box/cable in existing partition wall, patch holes, identify problems
and troubleshoot. |
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Overcurrent protection and
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
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Identify fuses/breakers rated 600V or less; install, test GFCI
receptacles/circuit breakers. |
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Identify and use pouch
tools and specialty tools
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Understanding of and
familiarity with National Electric code (NEC)
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Residential and commercial
wiring methods |
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Find/explain NEC requirements; install cable, conduits, breakers; identify
boxes/fittings. |
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Load centers
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Identify safety switch enclosures, load center accessories/parts, panel
interior configs. |
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Task planning, organization
skills and human relations
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Acquire materials/tools to complete a job; maintain positive working
relationships with superiors, customers and fellow employees. |
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Residential service
installations and equipment connections
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Install/connect overhead raceway, meter base, underground conductors,
appliance supply cord, disconnecting means for HVAC equipment/safety switch,
cover plates on devices |
