SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The Electricity student who successfully completes four years of the program will, at a minimum, be able to read blueprints or technical diagrams; install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems; inspect electrical components; identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices; repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures; follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code.
Graduates of our Electricity program will gain the following skills and competencies:
- The ability to demonstrate health and safety practices on all related equipment and materials specific to Electricity
- The ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
- The ability to use tools and techniques in fastening objects
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of electrical theory
- The ability to use electrical test equipment
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Massachusetts Electrical Code (MEC) and Code of Massachusetts Regulations MGL and (CMR)
- The ability to install raceways, boxes, and fittings
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the power and distribution of electricity
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of motors and motor controls
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of grounding and bonding
- The ability to demonstrate an elementary use of luminaires and luminaire controls
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of basic low-voltage wiring
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