TRAD8910 - Electrical Technology Program - Journeyworker Electrician

Course Description

Learner Outcomes

1. Apply mathematical reasoning to solve technical problems
2. Analyze the nature of DC and AC electricity and the quantities, units and measurements associated with it
3. Calculate the voltage, resistance, and current for series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits for DC and AC circuits
4. Apply the understanding of Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance to DC and AC circuits, and its application to Power Loads
5. Correlate the requirements, standards and information in the NEC to the proper installation or modification of electrical systems, circuits, equipment and conductors
6. Relate the terminology defined in NEC 2011 Article 250 to applicable electrical installations of systems, circuits, equipment, and conductors
7. Evaluate the requirements for proper grounding and bonding of electrical systems, circuits, equipment and conductors based upon the requirements of NEC 2011
8. Identify proper safety rules and procedures while working on electromechanical or mechatronic systems
9. Demonstrate the function and proper use of electrical tools and test instruments used in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of motors and motor control systems
10. Identify common motor control components and their symbols
11. Demonstrate and explain how AC and DC motors and their control mechanisms interact with other components in an integrated electromechanical or mechatronic system
12. Integrate a coordinated methodology of measurements and adjustments on motors and motor control components in an electromechanical or mechatronic system
13. Demonstrate how to protect motors and prevent motor failure from operating outside of their physical and/or electrical specifications
14. Develop a troubleshooting methodology to localize, identify and document causes of malfunctions in motor circuits, based upon the technical documentation
15. Evaluate the specifications of a transformer to determine the physical makeup
16. Evaluate the effect that harmonics have on a transformer’s effectiveness
17. Correlate transformer type to their purpose, function, and application
18. Apply the theory of magnetic fields and introduction to illustrate the principles of transformer operation
19. Evaluate the specifications of a transformer to determine the physical makeup
20. Diagram and differentiate single phase and three phase transformer connectivity
21. Evaluate the effect that harmonics have on a transformer’s effectiveness

Notes

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