DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL
Learning Expectations
- How to read and understand approved ELECTRICAL drawing.
- Proficiency in identifying basic ELECTRICAL materials and equipment.
- How to lay ELECTRICAL PIPES and ASSOCIATED FITTINGS as CONDUITS or on SURFACES in buildings/structures
- How to install ELECTRICAL or COMMUNICATION wires through the electrical pipes in the building/structure.
- How to CONNECT laid WIRES to FUSES, BREAKERS and other SAFETY COMPONENTS in conformity with the approved electrical design
- How to CONNECT fixtures (like sockets, switches, bulbs, etc) to the electrical system.
- How to prepare the final MAINS CABLE ready for MAINS POWER CONNECTION
- How to TROUBLESHOOT electrical faults.
PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Basic literacy in and use of English language.
PRE-COMMENCEMENT SAFETY GEAR
- Safety googles with side shields
- Hard hat
- Steel toe boots
- Hand Gloves that will protect the hands from cuts, but will allow for working with small parts
- 25 Watt Soldering Pencil
- Small Flashlight
- Tool Pouch And Belt
BASIC PRE-COMMENCEMENT TOOLS
- Wire Stripper With Screw Cutter
- Side Cutting Pliers W/Fish Tape Puller
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers W/Angled Head
- Long Nose Pliers 6”
- Tongue & Groove Pliers 10”
- Tongue & Groove Pliers 12”
- Multi-Crimp Tool
- Conduit Deburing Tool
- Scratch Awl
- #2 Phillips Screwdriver
- Slotted Screwdriver 3/16 – 6”
- Slotted Screwdriver ¼”- 4”
- Slotted Screwdriver 5/16 – 6”
- 10 In 1 Screwdriver
- Electricians Hammer
- Magnetic Torpedo Level
- 25’ Tape Measure
- Hacksaw With Blades (24 & 32 Teeth Per Inch)
- Jab Saw
- Utility Knife
- Electricians Knife
- Non-Contact Voltage Tester
- 600 Amp Clamp Meter
- Log Out Tag Out Kit