Series and parallel circuits containing resistance, inductance, and capacitance are explored. This course covers theory and practice for commercial and industrial wiring. Students will interpret and apply proper wiring standards according to Canadian Electrical Code requirements. Students will install raceways, cables and fixtures, calculate wire sizes and service entrance requirements. This course covers the theory and practice required to read plans and blueprints.
Students apply the fundamentals of blueprint interpretations.
Students will read symbols, section drawing, detailed drawings, plot plans, and specifications related to the electrical trade. This course covers the generic concepts and applications of PLCs as used in various industrial control applications. Students write, edit, and run PLC programs. This course presents the fundamentals of microcomputer hardware and software and introduces the use of a Window-based operating system, a word processing package, the Internet and a spreadsheet package. Students will operate a microcomputer, manage files, produce documents, send and retrieve electronic mail, navigate the World Wide Web and prepare a basic spreadsheet.