Electrical and Electronics: Module 8

Module 8A: Residential Wiring Methods (Core)

Suggested time: 10 - 15 hours Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Foundational Objectives

To read and interpret schematic diagrams and other technical documents.

To be knowledgeable and skilled with different materials and devices and their application in the electricity and electronics field.

To design and/or build circuits to an acceptable standard capable of producing a desired output.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To understand and use schematic and wiring diagrams of different electrical circuits. (TL)
To apply knowledge and skills by wiring circuits. (CCT, IL)
To work in a safe, cooperative manner in handling electrical materials. (PSVS)

Learning Objectives	Notes
OUTLET BOXES
8.1 To identify and name different types of outlet boxes used in residential wiring. (COM)	Students should look at all types of outlet boxes used in residential wiring.
8.2 To select the correct type of box and cover used in residential wiring. (IL)	Using the current federal and provincial resources defining electrical codes, have students determine which box and cover should be used for a given situation. Wire different outlet boxes for the job assigned.
8.3 To calculate the maximum number of wires allowed in an outlet box. (NUM)	Determine box fill using current federal and provincial electrical codes. Students should discuss the different factors that determine box fill.
NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE
8.4 To identify the different types of non-metallic sheathed cable. (CCT)	Using current, federal electrical codes, students will determine the different types of non-metallic sheathed cable and where this cable can be used.
8.5 To identify the different types of connectors and fasteners used with non-metallic sheathed cable.
8.6 To install branch circuits using receptacles, lights and different switching circuits in accordance with current federal electrical codes.	Have students wire the following circuits with non-metallic sheathed cable: duplex receptacles split duplex receptacles lights from one location lights from two locations lights from three locations dryer plugs range plugs.

Module 8B: Residential Wiring Methods, Sheathed Cable (Core)

Suggested time: 10 - 15 hours

Level: Advanced

Prerequisite: Module 8A

Learning Objectives	Notes
ARMORED CABLE
8.7 To identify armored cable and the connectors and fastening devices used with this cable. (COM)	Review the section in accordance with the current federal and provincial electrical codes dealing with armored cable. Have students look at different circuits using armored cable and discuss why this cable is used. (PSVS)
8.8 To terminate armored cable at an outlet box properly. (IL)	Practise terminating cable.
8.9 To install a branch circuit using armored cable. (TL)	Have students install a branch circuit using armored cable according to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Book.
ALUMINUM SHEATH CABLE
8.10 To identify aluminum sheath cable type, applications and installation standards.	Have students identify aluminum sheath cable and have them install an electrical circuit using this cable.
MINERAL INSULATED CABLE
8.11 To identify mineral insulated cable types, applications and installation standards.	Have students identify mineral insulated cable and have them install an electrical circuit using this cable.
RACEWAYS
8.12 To identify conductors that are suitable for use in a raceway.	Have students discover the types of cables that can be used in a raceway. Have students find common rules used in raceway installations.
8.13 To calculate the number of conductors that can be used in a raceway.	Have students calculate the maximum number of conductors that can be used in different sized raceways.

Module 8C: Residential Wiring Methods, Conduit (Core)

Suggested time: 10 - 15 hours Level: Advanced

Prerequisite: Module 8B

Learning Objectives	Notes
CONDUIT
8.14 To identify the different types of conduits and the connectors and fasteners used.	Students should review the section in the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Book that deals with conduit types. Observe different circuits using conduit and discuss why it is used.
8.15 To explain the methods of bending various types of conduits.	Different conduit sizes and materials use different methods.
8.16 To make a bend on a piece of conduit.	Practise bending different types of curves in conduit. Use proper bending tools.
8.17 To install an electrical circuit using conduit.	Have students do wiring using conduit of some form (Rigid, EMT, PVC, Flexible Metal conduit, Metallic tubing, Rigid HFT conduit and surface raceways.)
8.18 To calculate the wire fill (capacity) for a specific size of conduit. (NUM, IL)	With the help of federal and provincial resources defining electrical code, have students determine conduit wire fill on different sizes of conduit.
EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE WIRING
8.19 To identify different remote control devices and explain how they work in a circuit.	Have students wire different extra-low voltage devices in the shop according to directions in accordance with the current federal and provincial electrical codes. Students may draw a schematic and wiring diagram of different low-voltage devices.
8.20 To identify different code rules that apply to extra-low voltage. (COM)	In accordance with the current federal and provincial electrical codes students should find all the rules that pertain to extra-low voltage.