The Electrical Trades program introduces residential and commercial wiring, electrical installation, and electrical troubleshooting and service. Topics include basic electricity, electrical construction codes and practices, the National Electrical Code, the use of test equipment, and electrical hand and power tools. Skills in safety, mathematics, leadership, and problem solving are reinforced in this course. Job shadowing is an appropriate work-based learning strategy for this course. Hands-on work experiences and SkillsUSA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development. The Electrical Trade is a one or two year course. The first year will introduce applications of residential wiring and related sections in the National Electric Code Book (NEC). The second year will involve advanced residential and commercial applications. The electrical trades program was approved to implement the IEC‘s national pre-apprenticeship training curriculum. This will include all supply wiring for receptacles, switches and appliances, as well as breaker panel installation and completion. Also included will be the low voltage wiring that includes phone, TV cabling, thermostat, door bell, and Cat 5 cable installation. The class will consist of a mixture of lectures, lab, on-site wiring, field trips, and group project interaction.
