APR 131 - Electrical Principles/Residential Wiring

5 Credit(s)

Designed for Oregon state-recognized apprentices employed in a trade or industry-related occupation. This course is the second term of the first year of general journeyman inside wire electrician program. Course content will cover basic AC theory, series/parallel circuits, mathematical formulas, conduit bending, use of test equipment, and applicable references to the National Electrical code.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a base understanding of the OHM’s Law.

2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the ability to identify characteristics of series and parallel circuits.

3. Demonstrate a knowledge of residential wiring.

4. Understand the concepts of Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law, and Kirchiov’s Law.

5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.