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Basic Electrical Knowledge

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basics of electricity voltage, amperage, and watts
Identify the dangers of working around electricity
Understand types of short circuits
Learn about cords, cables and wires
Identify the differences between NMD and NMWU wire
Learn about the different colors for specific wire
Identify Wire Connectors sizes (Marrettes)
Understand Copper vs. Aluminum wire
Learn the importance of grounding wires and where to ground
Identify which wire goes with a specific size breaker
Understand the purpose of the Service Panel
Identifty the differences between breakers
Count out a minimom number of circuits
Identify specialty breakers GFCI and ARC
Identify the branch of circuits in the home
Understand the characteristics between receptacles and switches
Learn about the different types of boxes customers must use
Identify guidelines for installing the electrical boxes
Explain the guidelines for Box Fill
Show a customer how to strip wire
Wire a light and receptable circuit
Distinguish the different types of lights available at Totem
Wire a Three way switch