Electricity & Cabling I and II (8533, 8534)
About the Program
In the first year at Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center the student develops electrical safety skills, use of tools, and knowledge of electrical control circuits through actual hands-on projects. Blueprint reading, circuit diagramming and residential electrical design are practiced, along with lab projects. Electrical theory is studied through class lecture, self-study in lab kits, and classroom demonstrations. This course includes an examination that confers certification from a recognized industry, trade, or professional association or a professional license from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The second-year student will complete a comprehensive and in-depth study of the national electric code, blueprint reading, residential electrical job costs, and material and system-design computations. In-depth experience is given in actual wiring of residential circuits. In this program at Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center the student may advance in skills competence at a comfortable rate. Other advanced areas of study include industrial motor control wiring, appliance repair and motor rewinding. Students who enroll should possess good mathematical skills and mechanical aptitudes. This course includes the NCCER examination which certifies knowledge attained toward a journeyman card which is recognized by many higher education programs including LU, CVCC, and the Virginia Technical Institute (VTI) in Altavista. This course is recommended for students interested in the following careers: building inspector, commercial/residential electrician, cable installer, lineman, etc.