C1+Electrical+Code+III

Course Code and Title:
C1 Electrical Code III

Program:
 Electrical Apprenticeship Program

Total Hours:
 60 Hours

Course Description:
This course is the third level of the Electrical Apprenticeship program. The course will help students interpret Canadian Electrical Code rules, perform calculations for proper electrical installations, study different types of electrical installations of motors and transformers, calculate installation of conductors in raceway, free air and underground, in addition to reviewing voltage drop, continuous loading, conductor de-rating and system voltages.

Academic Requisites:
Successful completion of the Electrical Apprenticeship Program Unit B1 Electrical Code II (level 2)

Course Equivalencies:
None

Course Delivery Methods:
Classroom =Instructor Information = Instructor’s name: Tony Creta <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Email: tcreta@rrc.mb.ca <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Office phone: 632-2254 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Office location: B201 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Office hours: by appointment =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student Readiness =

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Technology & Equipment Readiness:
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Scientific Calculator (e.g. Sharp EL 520W)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student Commitments and Contact Times:
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This is a 60 hour course (10 weeks) delivered between January 30 - April 5 2012. Students will receive a class schedule outlining all days, times & locations. Classes will be held Monday-Friday (8:00am-3:30pm) in 2 or 3 hour time blocks.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">**Course Resources:** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Handouts compiled by the Instructor.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Canadian Electrical Code Book, Part 1 2009, 21st Edition, Published by the Canadian Standards Association. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">ISBN# 978-1-55436-473-2
 * Textbook****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">(s): **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Electrical Wiring Industrial, Third Canadian Edition – Smith, Herman, Miller, Stephenson, Branch, Granelli, Trineer <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">ISBN# 978-0-17-650214-0

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">None =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student Learning =
 * References****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">: **

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Learning Outcomes: = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">By the end of this course of study, the student should be able to....

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Define: - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Electrical terminologies - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Different types of loads for Service, Feeder & Branch Circuits - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Different types of conductors for Service, Feeder & Branch Circuits - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Different types of raceway installation techniques - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Single-phase & Three-phase transformers

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Perform calculations for: - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Service, Feeder & Branch Circuits - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Voltage drop - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Single-phase AC & Three-phase AC Motors - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">DC motor - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">School, Hotel and Hospital service - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">De-rating conductors - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Conduit Fill - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Box Fill, Junction & Pull boxes - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Single-phase & Three-phase transformers

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Read & Interpret: - <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical blueprints & specifications

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Important Dates:

 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NOTE: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> The following dates are subject to change based on the needs of the students at the instructor’s prerogative. Students will be notified ahead of time of any changes.

|| **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Date **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Important Information ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">January 30, 2012 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">First day of classes ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">February 20, 2012 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Louis Riel Day - No Class ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">March 5 - 9, 2012 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Mid-term Exam ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">April 2 - 5, 2012 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Final Exam ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">April 6, 2012 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Good Friday – No Class ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Assessment and Evaluation:
|| <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Assessment
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Weight ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Mid-term exam Week 5 or 6 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">40% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Final exam Week 10 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">60% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Total: || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">100% ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Final Grade is recorded as percentage or incomplete
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Minimum performance requirement for this course: **70%** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to the Red River College (RRC) Academic Policies. These Policies can be found in the RRC Calendar or online under “A SERIES – ACADEMIC MATTERS” at __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=4523 __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Course Policies **
 * General Academic Policies:**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Attendance: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The attendance policy will be in accordance with Apprenticeship Manitoba. A student having two unexcused absents may be removed from the course. If a student can not attend a class it is their responsibility to contact the instructor or Electrical Coordinator. The Electrical Coordinator can be contacted at 632-3814. Voicemail messages will be checked daily. It will be at the discretion of Apprenticeship Manitoba whether the absence is an excused or unexcused absence.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Supplementary Policies: **


 * Date Revised:**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> January 30, 2012