Year
Year 1
Semester
First Semester
Credit
2
Program Description
Covers installation techniques for residential electrical systems, including wiring, fixtures, and code compliance.
About this course
MILL 1370 Residential Wiring Methods teaches the hands-on skills needed to wire a home. You will learn how to install wiring, connect fixtures, and meet code requirements. The course covers single-family homes and low-rise multi-unit buildings.
Shop training takes place in the Tamarack Building on the Benchlands Campus. You will work with real tools and materials to build circuits and install lighting and outlets.
Who takes this course
Credits: 1.5 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Apply the provincial electrical code to residential wiring layouts and fixture installations.
- Install wiring methods for single-family homes and low-rise multi-unit dwellings.
- Connect and test lighting fixtures, outlets, and switches for safety and functionality.
- Read and interpret residential blueprints and schematics.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting on residential circuits.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Shop practicals (wiring and installation) | 50 |
| Code compliance quiz | 20 |
| Mid-term exam | 15 |
| Final project (residential circuit design) | 15 |