CELE1030 Residential Wiring I

This course covers applications of blueprint reading skills, the National Electrical Code (NEC) and residential wiring procedures applicable to single family dwellings. It will also include an introduction to wiring procedures applicable to multi-family dwellings. This course will include single family services and special circuits such as EV charging installations.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

None

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Wire all basic residential circuits to meet current NEC requirements 
Identify basic residential circuits for light and power 
Identify the different types of photovoltaic components
Identify the effect of the placement of photovoltaic systems and the path of the sun
Practice basic electrical safety

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

Lecture:

2

Lab:

3