CELE1130 Residential Wiring II
This course covers residential wiring and the National Electric Code (NEC). Included are the special wiring and services used today in single and multi-family dwellings. An understanding of low voltage, communications, special appliances, heating and cooling, and the calculations that are taught in this course are needed in the electrical trades.
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:
Demonstrate the ability to design and plan complex electrical circuits for residential applications, including multi-phase circuits, subpanels, and specialty circuits
Apply NEC (National Electrical Code) guidelines and local building codes to ensure safe, code-compliant wiring layouts
Identify, diagnose, and resolve electrical faults in residential wiring systems using advanced troubleshooting techniques, including the use of digital multimeters, clamp meters, and continuity testers
Apply systematic diagnostic methods to locate faults in complex circuits, including shorts, ground faults, and improper grounding
Install and terminate a variety of wiring systems in accordance with industry standards, including residential power distribution, low-voltage systems, and data communication networks
Utilize advanced techniques for installing wiring in non-traditional areas
Implement advanced electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, grounding techniques, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Install and wire electrical panelboards, subpanels, and main disconnects, ensuring proper sizing, labeling, and grounding as per code requirements
Select and install appropriate circuit breakers, fuses, and other overcurrent protection devices based on the characteristics of the load
Perform advanced load calculations to determine the necessary wire gauge, panel size, and overcurrent protection devices based on the electrical demand of a residential system
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