Electrical Foundation (Pre-Apprenticeship) Program ELECP Trades Training. Program Outline

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1 Electrical Foundation (Pre-Apprenticeship) Program ELECP Trades Training Program Outline PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION DATE: August 2005 OUTLINE EFFECTIVE DATE: February 2015 PROGRAM OUTLINE REVIEW DATE: February 2020 GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This comprehensive 24 week Foundation (Pre-apprenticeship) program covers the required learning outcomes for Level 1 of the Four Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program. The program includes classroom theory, practical hands-on experience in a state of the art electrical lab and shop setting. An Electrician is a person who installs, constructs, alters, repairs, maintains, commissions, tests, services, calibrates and operates related electrical and electronic systems in any premise, place, building or structure. They ensure that all electrical connections are safe and meet the Canadian Electrical Code. Electricity is used for a variety of purposes including climate control, security and communications, and therefore, electricians need to be proficient in many applications of electricity. Program Information: Upon successful completion of the 24 week program students receive a College of the Rockies Certificate. The successful student will also receive credit from the Industry Training Authority for technical training Level 1 of the Electrical Apprenticeship Program and 350 work-based training hours. Delivery: This program is delivered block intake at College of the Rockies, Gold Creek Campus in Cranbrook. Time for this program: 24 weeks Typical Structure of Instructional Hours: Practicum Hours (if applicable): Instructional Activity Duration Type of Practicum Duration Theory based training (approximately per day) Practical shop floor training (approximately per day) Trades Contact Hours 70% 30% 28 hr/wk On-the-job Experience Formal Work Experience Other Total N/A N/A N/A 1

2 Program Outline Author or Contact: Bruce Sanders, Instructor Signature APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Department Head Kim Buchan Dean of Instruction Russell Workun Department Head Signature Dean of Instruction Signature EDCO Valid from: February 2015 February 2020 Education Council Approval Date PROGRAM PREREQUISITES AND TRANSFER CREDIT: Prerequisites: Grade 12 or equivalent (BC Adult Graduation Diploma, GED or completion of a college assessment to acceptable level) with a minimum 60% in Math 11 or equivalent (Applications or Principles of Math 11, MATH 080 or 082 or Apprenticeship and Workplace 11) and English 11, Physics 11 or PHYS 080 recommended. Flexible Assessment (FA): Credit can be awarded for this program through FA Yes No Prior Learning Credit: Student may apply for prior learning credit with the ITA (Industry Training Authority), please visit Prior program Number: N/A Textbooks and Required Resources: Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. At the Program Outline Effective Date the following textbooks were in use: (most current edition) Complete Electrician Apprenticeship Program Level 1 Modules: Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (Current Edition) BC Electrical Amendments including: Directives, Information Bulletins & Safety Orders (Printable through BC Safety Authority: BCIT Electrical Apprentice Year 1 Exercise Booklet Direct Current Fundamentals (Herman) Electrical Wiring: Residential (Canadian Edition to match the current Canadian Electrical Code) Apr. 30, 2015 do H:\OUTLINE\2015_Winter\ELECP.docx 2

3 Electric Motor Control (Herman) Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity (Herman) (Optional Text) PROGRAM COMPETENCIES: Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to apply safe work practices; apply lockout procedures; apply concepts of work, power, energy; apply principles of electricity; apply concepts of electric circuits; describe electric circuits; analyze AC/DC circuits; describe principles of electromagnetism; understand manual and magnetic starters; describe electronic and solid state devices; use common meters; read and interpret electrical drawings; apply the Canadian Electric Code; describe residential wiring practices; use and maintain hand tools properly; apply basic first aid; and apply and use basic computer skills including . TECHNICAL TRAINING CONTENT: Essential Skills Safe Work Practices Tools and Equipment Circuit Concepts Test Equipment Drawings and Manuals CEC Regulations and Standards Low Voltage Distribution Systems Control Circuits ESSENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPED IN THIS PROGRAM: Students can expect to develop the following skills in this program: Computer Skills Recognize basic computer components (e.g. monitor, hard drive) and terminology Start the computer, log in, start a program Create a simple document in Word Perform basic document editing Understand file management: save, store and retrieve documents Use to send and read messages, attach documents Print documents Access COTR s online learning resources Apr. 30, 2015 do H:\OUTLINE\2015_Winter\ELECP.docx 3

4 Skills for Busy Students Use effective note-taking strategies Develop problem-solving and memory skills Practise strategies to reduce stress level and deal with anxiety Practise strategies to succeed at exams and tests Research Skills Using the library catalogue; renew materials; place holds on resources Using the internet to locate and evaluate information Understand what constitutes plagiarism in academic writing Cite, save and print information for research Getting Hired Skills Recognize personal skills and attributes Write a focussed, effective resumé Write a strong cover letter Prepare for an effective job interview Use online career websites to find information about jobs Use effective job-finding techniques EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT: Assignments % Of Total Grade Theory Practical Total 70% 30% 100% The minimum passing mark to meet ITA (Industry Training Authority) standards is 70%. Students must maintain an acceptable level of attendance (as describe in the College Policies and Procedures), complete all assigned projects and pass all exams with a minimum 70% to successfully complete the program. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Students are expected to follow all College Policies and Practices as outlined in the program handout package. Regular attendance is encouraged for success in this program. Competency in the techniques and methods necessary to a given trade requires significant supervised practice. Students are expected to follow Policy "Vocational Student Withdrawals as a Result of Absence". WorkSafeBC regulations apply to all trades programs. Students are expected to behave accordingly. For shop activities students must have safety-toed footwear. This footwear must be worn at all times in the shop. Trades programs require that students own, use and maintain proper eye safety wear and work clothes (coveralls). Apr. 30, 2015 do H:\OUTLINE\2015_Winter\ELECP.docx 4

5 Safety procedures must be followed while working in the shop area. The tool room attendant is also the first aid attendant for the building. Students may only work in the shop during assigned lab times. If an incident occurs, no matter how minor, report it to the tool room attendant immediately. INDUSTRY SITE VISITS: There may be off-site work practicums and field trips organized in the program as opportunity or resources are available during this program. Students ARE REQUIRED to supply their own transportation for practicums and field trips. Students are expected to follow all college policies and procedures when participating in off-campus activities. STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN: safety glasses steel-toed leather work boots close fitting work gloves reference manuals (as listed on front page) pens, pencils, coloured pencils, ruler three ring binder and lined and unlined paper electrician hand tools as listed in Electrical Entry-Level Tool List non-programmable scientific calculator (instructors and ITA use a Sharp EL-520X) Electrical Entry-Level Tool List Electrician s tool pouch and belt Linesman 8 pliers Diagonal 6 cutters #2 (Red) Robertson screwdriver #1 (Green) Robertson screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Channel lock pliers (pump pliers) Slotted screwdriver Slotted screwdriver (large) Wire strippers Utility or hook knife (electricians knife) 16 x 1 measuring tape Needle nose pliers 6 Hacksaw Claw hammer Torpedo Level Digital Multimeter with a minimum input impedance of 10 Meg Ohm/Volt, 10 Ampere AC, 750 Volt AC Apr. 30, 2015 do H:\OUTLINE\2015_Winter\ELECP.docx 5

6 EXAM POLICY: Students must attend all required scheduled exams that make up a final grade at the appointed time and place. Individual instructors may accommodate for illness or personal crisis. Additional accommodation will not be made unless a written request is sent to and approved by the appropriate Department Head prior to the scheduled exam. Any student who misses a scheduled exam without approval will be given a grade of 0 for the exam. COURSE GRADE: Program grades are assigned as follows: COM Completed to defined standard 70% NCG No Credit Granted < 70% N W Incomplete Withdrew Successful completion of the in-school training for each level is defined as a final score of 70% or greater. (ITA website) ACADEMIC POLICIES: See for general college policies related to course activities, including grade appeals, cheating and plagiarism. PROGRAM CHANGES: Information contained in program outlines is correct at the time of publication. Content of the programs is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and marketing needs. The instructor endeavours to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from programs. Apr. 30, 2015 do H:\OUTLINE\2015_Winter\ELECP.docx 6