Electricians install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and systems for industrial, commercial and domestic

purposes. Electricians may also work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment.

ELECTRICIAN

SOME DUTIES PRFORMED• Read Electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to

determine job requirements

• Plan the layout of wiring systems

• Test for, locate and reapir malfunctions

• Install electrical and electronic control systems

TOOLS• 1. Fish Tape

• A fish tape is used to pull stranded or solid wire through metal or PVC conduit. Cable lube is available to assist you in pulling the wires through the pipe.

• 2. Tape Measure

• A tape measure is use to measure heights for switches and outlets

• 3. Voltmeter

• A voltmeter is used to check voltages and verify that circuits are indeed “live

TOOLS EXTENDED • 4. Hammer

• A hammer is used to secure boxes equipped with nail-on brackets to studs in a home. You’ll also need it to drive Romex straps when adding new Romex wiring in a home.

• 5. Channel Lock Pliers

• Channel lock pliers are used to take knockouts out of the boxes, tighten down Romex connectors in the boxes, and adjust expansion-type ceiling-fan boxes.

• 6. Wire Strippers

• Wire strippers are used to cut the insulation off of the wire. They are equipped with different sized cutting teeth for various sized wires. They also have a cutoff portion in order to cut the wire.

TOOLS EXTENDED 2• 7. Non-contact Voltage Detector

• A voltage detector is used for a quick safety check to see if there is voltage or current flow present. Some of these devices are automatic and some must be turned on via a switch. Simply place the end of the tracer beside a wire, breaker or cord to see if it’s energized

• 8. Side Cutter Diagonal Pliers

• These cutting pliers, sometimes called side snips, are used to cut wire. They are specially designed with a cutting edge that goes down to the tip of the pliers. The advantage being that you can get into tight areas to trim wires. There are some that are equipped with live wire detection capabilities

TOOL’S EXTENDED 3• 9. Linesman Pliers

• These pliers are the do-it-all pliers. They cut, twist wires together, and grip wires for pulling. They have a squared off end that is great for twisting wires together, a center cutting blade for cutting wire, and a grip area between the handles to pull wire

• 10. Torpedo Level

• A level is used to make sure your work is level and plumb. A great installation starts with straight switch and outlet covers.

DURHAM COLLEGE• Credential: DIPLOMA

• Program Level: POST-SECONDARY

• Program Type: REGULAR

• Language of Instruction: English

• Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1

• Highly Competitive: No

• Program Length , 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

NIAGARA COLLEGE• Credential: DIPLOMA

• Program Level: POST-SECONDARY

• Program Type: REGULAR

• Language of Instruction: English

• Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1

• Highly Competitive: No

• Program Length , 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

COLLEGE SEMESTERS• COURSES

• CODE TITLE Hrs/wk

• Semester 1 and 2 - Refer to Engineering Technology (First Year)

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• Semester 3 (Intersession) Cr Le La

• EG1520 Engineering Graphics for Mechanical Engineering Technology 2 12

• MH1130 HVAC Fundamentals 2 2 1

• MH1200 Mechanical Systems 2 2 1

• SP2450 OHS Management Systems 4 4 0

• SP1200 Machine Shop Practice 1 0 3

• The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.

• semester 4 (Fall) Cr Le La

• CF1100 Materials and Processes 3 3 1

• CF2540 Mechanics of Solids 3 3 1

• EC1700 Engineering Economics 2 2 0

• MA2100 Mathematics 5 5 0

• MH2330 Power Plant Components 5 4 2

• SP1730 CNC Machining I 3 3 1

• TD2100 Thermodynamics 3 3 1

• Semester 5 (Winter) Cr Le La

• CF1120 Materials and Processes 3 3 1

• FM2100 Fluid Mechanics 3 3 1

• FM3100 Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics) 3 3 1

• MA2130 Applied Mathematics 5 5 0

• MH2820 Power Plant Systems 4 4 1

• MH2801 HVAC Systems 3 3 1

• SP1400 Facilities Engineering 3 2 2

• Semester 6 (Intersession) Cr Le La

• WT1460 Work Placement 5 0 0

• The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.

• Semester 7 (Fall) Cr Le La

• CF2511 Strength of Materials 3 3 1

• CI1210 Instrumentation Controls & Automation 3 2 2

• FM2201 Mechanics (Dynamics) 3 3 1

• MH4401 Refrigeration Systems 4 3 2

• MH3320 Building System Design 4 4 1

• SP2300 Quality Assurance 3 3 0

• TD2120 Thermodynamics 3 3 1

• Semester 8 (Winter) Cr Le La

• CG3400 Engineering Management 3 3 0

• CI1211 Instrumentation Controls & Automation 3 2 2

• FM3200 Machine Design 3 3 1

• MH4301 Power Plant Design Calculations 4 4 1

• MH4510 Prime Movers 4 3 2

• MH4600 Plant Systems Design3 3 0

• PR3722 Technical Thesis 4 1 2

• TD3100 Applied Thermodynamics (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) 33 1