Level One Industrial Electrician and - IELEC 100 Trades Training. Course Outline

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1 Level One Industrial Electrician and - IELEC 100 Trades Training Course Outline COURSE IMPLEMENTATION DATE: March 2009 OUTLINE EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2009 COURSE OUTLINE REVIEW DATE: March 2014 GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: An Industrial Electrician is a trades person who installs and maintains the electrical fixed assets of industrial operations like mining, sawmills, oil, and gas industries. The Level One Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship program provides sponsored Industrial Electrician Apprentices with their First Level Technical Training requirements as outlined by the British Columbia Industry Training Authority. Compulsory Technical Training competencies are addressed in a classroom and lab setting. Program Information: This course is compulsory for sponsored Industrial Electrician Apprentices working towards the completion of their first level accreditation in the trade and progresses through to the second level of training. Delivery: This course is delivered in face-to-face format Time for this course: 280 hours over 10 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) 85% 15% Trades Contact Hours 280 On-the-job Experience Formal Work Experience Other Total 1

2 Course Outline Author or Contact: Kevin Szol, Instructor Signature APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Department Head Bill Crouch Dean of Instruction Ron McRae Department Head Signature Dean of Instruction Signature EDCO Valid from: January 2009 January 2014 Education Council Approval Date COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND TRANSFER CREDIT Prerequisites: Level 1 students must be Industrial Electrician apprentices who have been sponsored by an employer and registered with ITA and completed the prerequisite number of hours of work experience, OR Journeyperson Industrial Electrician (for skills upgrading) Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): Credit can be awarded for this course through PLA Yes No Prior Learning Credit: Student may apply for prior learning credit with the ITA (Industry Training Authority), Please visit for more information. Prior Course Number: Textbooks and Required Resources: Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. At the Course Outline Effective Date the following textbooks were in use: DC Fundamentals 7 th edition HERMAN THOMSON/DELMAR Industrial Electrician Competencies Package Electrical Wiring:Residential 4 th Canadian Editiion Mullen, Miller and Stephenson THOMSON/DELMAR Canadian Electrical Code, Part One CSA *(Current version) 16/12/08/ah/h:\psc\outline\2008 june - oct\ielec100.docx 2

3 LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon the successful completion of this course, you should be able to: demonstrate knowledge of electricity and magnetism interpret the Canadian Electrical Code use electrical and electronic drawings and diagrams apply analytical troubleshooting techniques use basic test equipment install electrical equipment. PROGRAM TOPICS: IE110-1TC Demonstrate knowledge of electricity and magnetism IE113-1TC Describe and access the Canadian Electrical Code IE117-1TC Demonstrate knowledge of electrical and electronic drawings and diagrams IE118-1TC Demonstrate knowledge of manuals and manufacturer specifications IE126-1TC Demonstrate and apply analytical troubleshooting techniques IE128-1TC Demonstrate the use of basic test equipment IE131-1TC Demonstrate knowledge of installing electrical equipment. ESSENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPED IN THIS COURSE: Students may develop this skill during my course: Computer Skills Access COTR s online learning resources Skills for Busy Students Develop problem-solving and memory skills Practice strategies to succeed at exams and tests Use support systems and College resources Research Skills Understand what constitutes plagiarism in academic writing 16/12/08/ah/h:\psc\outline\2008 june - oct\ielec100.docx 3

4 EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT Assignments % Of total Grade Students are required to maintain an acceptable level of attendance (as described in the College Policies and Procedures), complete all assigned projects and pass all exams to successfully complete the program. NOTE: The student must achieve a minimum score of 70% in both their College of the Rockies scores and on the Provincial Level Examination to continue on to their second level of technical training. Theory Practical Total for College of the Rockies Provincial Level Examination Total 62% 8% 70% 30% 100% Passing Grade Final overall mark minimum 70%. Note: When the apprentice completes the program the instructor will report evaluation results to the Industry Training Authority. 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". Worker s Compensation Board 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). 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. 16/12/08/ah/h:\psc\outline\2008 june - oct\ielec100.docx 4

5 STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN Basic Electrical Hand tools as listed: linesman pliers diagonal cutters hacksaw wire strippers Phillips screwdriver slotted screwdriver Robertson screwdriver torpedo level knife tape measure channel lock pliers 6" crescent wrench personal digital multimeter minimum 10mΩ/v Appropriate personal protective equipment o Safety glasses o Steel toed boots o Other as applicable 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 Course grades are assigned as follows: Grade A+ A A- B+ B C F Mark (Percent) Minimum average mark must be 70% combined ACADEMIC POLICIES See for general college policies related to course activities, including grade appeals, cheating and plagiarism. 16/12/08/ah/h:\psc\outline\2008 june - oct\ielec100.docx 5

6 COURSE CHANGES: Information contained in course outlines is correct at the time of publication. Content of the courses 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 courses. 16/12/08/ah/h:\psc\outline\2008 june - oct\ielec100.docx 6