The Practical Electricity program gives the students the knowledge and experience for starting in the electrical trade.The students will learn job site safety with the 10-hour OSHA course. The many different forms of wiring methods will be introduced to the students, as well as motors and transformers. Both single- and three-phase systems are presented. Hands-on Labs are reflected to the classroom theory and National Electrical Code subjects that are taught. Problem solving and troubleshooting techniques reflect real case scenarios. The students are given hours by the Board of Electricians for hours towards work experience and hours to the requirement of education that is needed for licensure as a journeyman electrician.

Curriculum
Our curriculum is reviewed every year by top people in the trade, as well as the State regulators such as the Board of Electricians and the Division of Apprentice Training. This allows our programs to be very aggressive and ever-changing with new methods and technology. Also, with the National Electrical Code changing every three years, our material has to be constantly updated to conform to these changes.

Facilities
The Electrical Department has two laboratories that are used only for our students. The first lab, which we call the wiring lab, is where the students are taught the use of tools and the proper methods of hands-on experience. Our second lab introduces the students to electrical theory and how to apply that theory to motors, transformers, telecommunications and industrial electronics.

Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Practical Electricity Certificate, the graduate will be
able to:

• Read, understand and follow the National Electrical Code.
• Solve Basic Electrical problems, e.g. voltage drops, wire sizing, overcurrent protective devices.
• Apply basic service calculation, both standard and optional methods for single and multi-family dwellings, stores, banks, and office buildings.
• Design motor circuits and motor controls.
• Take direction and responsibility.
• Calculate and size transformers, both single- and three-phase.

Faculty
John Murphy, Chair
Instructor Staff: Ronald Dion, John McLeish