Construction Electricity
About This Course
Students in this course will learn residential and commercial/industrial wiring in a shop equipped with mock-ups of residential buildings, and a motor control center, which simulates the commercial and industrial environment. Software applications will be used to supplement instruction. Electricians-in-training will learn the math and science needed to understand electricity in a practical, hands-on context. Students will practice installations using Romex and armored cable methods, and bend rigid and thin wall conduits. They will also gain experience working with specifications and electric codes as well as reading building plans and technical sketches. Alternative energy fundamentals, such as photovoltaic solar panels and wind energy, will be introduced.
Course available: Grades 11–12
Course length: 2 years
Placement: Regular
Location: Barry Tech or GC Tech
Students Will Learn:
- Chime systems and lighting fixtures
- Conductors, cables and boxes
- Electric heat
- Motors, electrical controls and transformers
- Switches and outlets
Young Electricians Will Practice Residential Work, Such as:
- Wiring lighting outlets, receptacles, switches and appliances
- Installing light-duty electrical services
They Will Also Practice Commercial Work, Such as:
- Installing conduits
- Installing wire, recessed and fluorescent lighting, large service panels and motor control circuits
Uniform Requirements
You are preparing for college and a career. Students are expected to be in uniform each day and are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms. If your family is experiencing economic hardship, please contact the main office for assistance.
Students who are not in uniform will not be able to participate in the hands-on component of the lesson or enter a shop area. Additionally, not wearing the program-specific uniform will negatively impact a student’s work ethic grade.
All students are required to have black dress pants, a white button-down dress shirt (Oxford style) with a collar, closed-toe black shoes (loafers or ballet flats), black socks, and a black tie (for male students) for SkillsUSA competitions, school-wide events/competitions, and interview events.
Please review the list of program-specific uniform requirements below. Note that the Amazon links are provided for reference only. All items listed can be purchased from the most convenient source—there are many equivalent brands to choose from.
Construction Electric
- Solid colored long or short sleeved t-shirt (gray, navy, or black) either plain or GC Tech logo
- Tan work pants OR jeans (no sweatpants)
- Slip resistant rubber soled shoes or work boots (steel toed recommended for job sites)
- White hard hat (no stickers allowed on hard hats)
- Cut resistant latex dipped work glove
- OSHA approved safety glasses