Year
Year 2
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Installation and maintenance of electrical systems in commercial buildings and facilities.
About this course
This course covers the installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems found in commercial buildings and facilities. You will learn to read complex blueprints and calculate loads for branch and feeder circuits. The curriculum focuses on the specific requirements for commercial occupancies, including lighting controls, motor control centers, and panelboard installations.
Classes are held in the Tamarack Building. You will spend time in the welding bays and shops applying theory to real-world commercial wiring scenarios.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Interpret commercial electrical blueprints and single-line diagrams for building installations.
- Calculate voltage drop and load requirements for commercial branch and feeder circuits.
- Install commercial lighting systems, including high-intensity discharge and LED controls.
- Assemble and troubleshoot commercial motor control centers and starter circuits.
- Apply relevant sections of the electrical safety code to commercial occupancy scenarios.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm examination | 30 |
| Shop practical assessment | 40 |
| Final examination | 30 |