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[Ponchik]

I teach basic residential wiring at a college. Currently I teach basic theory, basic PIE calculation, basic AC/DC two wire circuits, basic OCPD, receptacles, GFCI operation, 3w/4w operation which takes about 15% of the semester. The other 85% of the semester the students do hands on wiring. I start with architectural wiring S1 controlling one light, show them the wiring diagram and then show them the physical installation. They start with basic wiring and I keep adding more complicated circuits for them to wire.
I don't use a book because it seems to be more information in the book that they need for this class. I teach from my knowledge.

If you teach wiring class what is your way of teaching? What wiring books or curriculum do you use?

Thanks in advance.

 

[HEYDOG]

Is this a class for students looking to become electricians or for homeowners wanting to do some electrical work around the house? How many weeks / semesters is your class?

 

[Ponchik]

Is this a class for students looking to become electricians or for homeowners wanting to do some electrical work around the house? How many weeks / semesters is your class?

Students are mixed. homeowners and individuals interested in starting a new career.

 

[ActionDave]

I teach a class of first year electricians. I use the chapter topics in the book as a springboard to talk about what I think is important. I try to get them to ask questions about anything electrical even if it is not on topic. They can read the book at home.

 

[Ponchik]

I teach a class of first year electricians. I use the chapter topics in the book as a springboard to talk about what I think is important. I try to get them to ask questions about anything electrical even if it is not on topic. They can read the book at home.

Which book do you use?

 

[HEYDOG]

I think that what you teach is going to be based on how many hours each class is and how many weeks the class is taught.

 

[augie47]

My course is aimed toward electrical exams and I use Mike's Electrical Exam prep but with a lot of "field" input and, in the better classes, student input/questions.
It is a 36 hour course so there is plenty of time to cover NEC + field info.

 

[Ponchik]

My course is aimed toward electrical exams and I use Mike's Electrical Exam prep but with a lot of "field" input and, in the better classes, student input/questions.
It is a 36 hour course so there is plenty of time to cover NEC + field info.

Mine as well when I was teaching code class.MH slides, code book and field knowledge.

 

[mikeames]

I teach several classes of varying levels. The intro class essentially covers what you cover with he same mix of students. Its a 13 week course and I have to use the book the school tells me to use which is linked below. I illustrate on the board and use, resources online mixed. I walk them through the how and the why. Just because it works doesn't mean its right. Its about 2 hrs lecture and 3 hours lab which is where they wire the circuits.

Text Book

 

[PaulMmn]

However you structure your class, please write down your lesson plans, 'lab' exercises, and everything else that makes up your course. Power That Be -LIKE- written-down things!

Do you have a defined goal? "Upon successfully completing this class, you will be able to...." in 25 words or less!

 

[augie47]

Where I teach the school subscribed to Mike Holt's Electrical Exam Prep. We follow that while addressing the NEC by Chapter.
My class was set up to help folks pass their journeyman/contractor exams. The goal is for at least 75% to pass the test. So far we have met the goal.