The daytime and evening Electrical Trades programs at CV Tech are a CareerTech State affiliated program. Students will learn about both residential and commercial electrical installations. This will include knowledge and skills in the use and understanding of the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, NEC code calculations, safety, and wiring methods. The certificate of graduation in Electrical Trades is accepted by the Construction Industries Board as one year of experience toward the four years required for a Journeyman License. The evening program is an adult only program.

Occupations

Entry Level Salary Range

Licensure/Certification

Preparation for assessment:

Resources

Local Program

Electrician’s Assistant, OCAS 9058/9086
CoursesHoursOCAS
Construction Training120 
Electrical Safety30 
Parts and Pieces30 
Tools and Meters60 
Electrical Schematic and Blueprint Reading30 
Electrical Distribution in Construction30 
Basic Conduit Theory40 
Residential Wiring: Electrical Box/Cable/Switches160 
Residential Wiring Installation115 
Environmental Electrical Practices25 
Commercial Wiring Methods250 
Motor Control80 
Employment Readiness30 
Total Hours1000 

Suggested Entry Level Skills

Clothing Requirement

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, closed-toe shoes and coveralls or overalls.

Instructor and Program Information

We are happy to speak with students/parents (for students under 18) about grades, learning progress, classroom behavior, or any other questions or concerns you may have about our class. Email is the easiest way to contact us; we check email daily and try to respond within 24 hours. You can also call after school (3:15-4:15) to speak to me.

Grading

Grades will be calculated based on the following weighted categories:

35% Assignments55% Tests10% Shop

Instructional Methods

Students are expected to meet the course goals and demonstrate their understanding of specific concepts. Various instructional strategies will be used: lecture, textbooks, digital handouts, hands-on practice with manipulatives, class discussions, Internet tutorials, leadership activities, guest speakers and special projects. Students will work independently and in groups. Assignments require students to use academic skills of reading, writing and math along with technical skills.

Safety

  • Students are required to pass a safety test with a grade of 100%
  • Safe operation of equipment and safe work habits will ensure the personal well being of students
  • Students must wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the task they are doing
  • Report any malfunction of equipment to the instructor immediately
  • Do not move or tamper with equipment; the equipment is set up and arranged in a necessary manner

Substitute

  • Follow all class policies and procedures; comply with substitute requests even if different from normal routine
  • Students will remain in class; no passes out of the room unless a student is requested by the office
  • For safety reasons; some programs may limit access to the shop or lab when there is a substitute
  • Help the substitute in any way you can and be a positive representative of CV Tech

Program Expectations

  • Speak kindly. Good communication with peers and instructors is an important skill. Actions such as gossiping, inappropriate joking, cursing, derogatory remarks, and disruptions are unprofessional and will not be tolerated.

  • Arrive ready. When the bell rings, be in assigned seat and in uniform (if required).

  • Time on task. Spend time on task: participate in instructional activities, follow directions, work with peers, etc.

  • Clean. A clean work space is necessary for safety. Every student will clean as they go and clean at the end of the day.

  • Ask for help. It is normal to have questions about difficult sections of learning. Please ask for help by raising your hand to have a section explained again or ask to step into the office if you would like to speak privately.

  • Track progress. Students will use a plan of study to track their progress. Failing to meet deadlines will result in zeros.

  • Break Time. Use your break for personal business (restroom, phone calls, food, drink); you must go to the break area.

  • Cell phones. While cell phones are convenient, they are a distraction to your learning. Please put them on silent and put them in the designated location. Refer to the CVTC Student Handbook for the school policy.

  • Professional behavior. Display professional behavior at all times; this means no horseplay, yelling, etc.

  • Solve problems. If a discipline problem should arise, the steps below will be followed:
    1st Incident – Warning and in class student/teacher conference to find a solution to the problem
    2nd Incident – Student/teacher conference and parent notification
    3rd Incident – Parent/student/teacher conference; conference may include administrator or counselor as needed
    4th Incident – Administrator notified and consequence to be determined
    Severe disruptions or repeated problem behavior will result in removal from class and administrator notification

CV Tech Student Handbook Topics

The instructor will discuss the following topics in the student handbook. The handbook can be accessed at cvtech.edu.

DETAILS

The daytime and evening Electrical Trades programs at CV Tech are a CareerTech State affiliated program. Students will learn about both residential and commercial electrical installations. This will include knowledge and skills in the use and understanding of the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, NEC code calculations, safety, and wiring methods. The certificate of graduation in Electrical Trades is accepted by the Construction Industries Board as one year of experience toward the four years required for a Journeyman License. The evening program is an adult only program.

OCCUPATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Preparation for assessment:

ELECTRICIAN’S ASSISTANT

CoursesHours
Construction Training120
Electrical Safety30
Parts and Pieces30
Tools and Meters60
Electrical Schematic and Blueprint Reading30
Electrical Distribution in Construction30
Basic Conduit Theory40
Residential Wiring: Electrical Box/Cable/Switches160
Residential Wiring Installation115
Environmental Electrical Practices25
Commercial Wiring Methods250
Motor Control80
Employment Readiness30
Total Hours1000