Skill Descriptor: Identify safe practices and hazards specific to residential and commercial electrical wiring environments.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Demonstrate the proper procedures for lock out tag out.
• Identify the proper PPE needed to work on an energized electrical system.
• Enact various hazardous (toobox talk, tailgate meeting, field level hazard assessment, take 5)
• Locate first-aid supplies and determine when first aid is required and when hospitalization is required.
• Demonstrate responsible behaviour to prevent accidents in personal workspace.

Skill Descriptor: Apply safe body mechanics when working individually or collaboratively in an electrical wiring Lab.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Demonstrate proper positioning when using tools and equipment on the ground.
• Demonstrate proper positioning when using tools and equipment in an elevated position.
• Utilize training to safely lift objects.

Skill Descriptor: Safely use tools and equipment in an electrical wiring lab

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Identify trade specific tools.
• Select the proper procedures and equipment to complete tasks and work in a safe manner.
• Participate in practical demonstrations of the specific safe operation of tools and equipment in an electrical lab.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of tools and equipment in an electrical lab.

Skill Descriptor: Identify and articulate career opportunities

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Identify career opportunities for construction electricians.
• Identify career opportunities for industrial electricians.
• Identify career opportunities for instrumentation technicians.
• Distinguish pathways and competencies between an industrial electrician and a construction electrician.
• Research entrepreneurial opportunities in industry.
• Analyze job market statistics.

Skill Descriptor: Outline pathways to certification

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC, CL

Achievement Indicators:

• Describe apprenticeship pathway to certification including Red Seal Certification.
• Research post secondary bridging (electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology)

Skill Descriptor: Develop and Apply Numeracy skillsto electrical principles.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Measure in fractional imperial units.
• Measure in metric units.
• Convert units between the imperial and metric systems.
• Use Ohm’s law (E= I*R) to calculate voltage, amperage and resistance in a circuit.
• Use Joules law (P=E*I) to calculate true power.
• Utilize the “power wheel” to assist in calculations.
• Interpret multimeter measurements using place values.
• Develop estimation skills to determine the cost (labour, materials, markup margins, tax) associated with electrical projects.
• Perform calculations required by the Canadian Electrical Code.

Skill Descriptor: Develop and apply literacy skills required in the electrical trade.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Examine and apply pertinent sections of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• Apply terminology specific to the electrical trade.
• View and interpret informational text (shop drawings, instructional manuals, installation guides, tool specifications, equipment name plates)
• View and interpret construction drawings (floor plans, elevation drawings, details, schedules, specifications, symbols)
• Complete job sheets for assigned activities.

Skill Descriptor: Develop core skills used in the commercial wiring environment.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Cut cable and conductors to length
• Remove metallic cable jacket and strip insulation.
• Pre-twist conductors to form a mechanical joint.
• Terminate branch circuit (wire binding screws, lugs, bonding)
• Provide appropriate supports for armored cables and conduits.
• Measure lift and install electrical equipment.
• Drill holes in a variety of materials (sheet steel, pvc, wood, concrete)
• Install grounding equipment (rods, plates, lugs)
• Install cabling through a finished wall (Fishing)
• Cut debur and install Unistrut.
• Bend and install conduit.
• Pull conductors through conduit.

Skill Descriptor: Select and install electrical components used in a commercial wiring environment.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Install recesses and surface mound device boxes.
• Install panel boards, load centers and disconnect means.
• Cut to length, install and terminate armoured cable and conduit. (emt, pvc and ridgid)
• Determine the ampacity of and install means of overcurrent protection.
• Size and install mechanical wire nuts, box connectors and staples.
• Install devices such as single pole switches, 3-way switches, receptacles, Ground fault circuit interrupters, thermostats.
• Install equipment such as base board heaters, bathroom fans and fan forced heaters, bathroom fans and fan forced heaters.
• Install fire alarm and security device (Cover Plates)
• Install telecom cabling and devices.
• Install motor control systems (relays, contactors, start/stop stations, forward/reverse stations)
• Install single phase service entrance. (overhead, underground, 100 a, 200 a)

Skill Descriptor: Rough-in a for various commercial electrical systems.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Determine the layout of the job requirements.
• Identify code requirements for the job.
• Select the appropriate materials.
• Measure and mount device boxes.
• Measure cut and install required cable or conduit.
• Support, bond and terminate cable.
• Select and install wiring (Cover Plates)
• Select and install electrical equipment and means of support.
• Terminate branch circuit wiring at the panel.
• Test circuit for safety and functionality.

Skill Descriptor: Diagnose common electrical faults in commercial wiring systems.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC, CL

Achievement Indicators:

• Access prior knowledge of working electrical circuits to identify faults and code violations.
• Perform visual and physical inspections
• Develop a systematic approach to problem solve a dysfunctional circuit.
• Utilize a multimeter to measure and record voltage, current, resistance and continuity in a circuit
• Repair any found faults or code violations.