Students begin this curriculum with a thorough orientation on safety and hand tools, followed by an introduction to the Student Wiring Panel, our unique residential wiring kit. They start by setting up and wiring the service entrance, ground rod, and service panel, then progress to a wide variety of installations including circuits, breakers, junction boxes, convenience outlets, ceiling lights, wall switches, a 220-volt outlet, doorbell, and a three-way switch. Finally, they delve into the National Electrical Code (NEC), units of electricity, and precise calculations of electric usage, rounding out this engaging DEPCO curriculum.
Skills
- Ground wiring in a home
- Diagram the wiring in a home
- Properly wire electrical components
- Install a doorbell
- Wire a light switch and a convenience outlet
Knowledge
- Safe residential wiring procedures
- Proper installation of an electrical panel
- Proper mounting of electrical components
- Different kinds of electrical components
Activities
- Activity 1 - Introduction
- Activity 2 - Service Entrance, Ground Rod, and Service Panel
- Activity 3 - Circuit Breakers and Junction Boxes
- Activity 4 - Convenience Outlet
- Activity 5 - Ceiling Lights and Wall Switch
- Activity 6 - Wiring a Second Junction Box
- Activity 7 - 220-Volt Outlet
- Activity 8 - Wiring a Doorbell
- Activity 9 - Wiring a Three-Way Switch
- Activity 10 - Post-Test and Wrap-Up
- Activity 11 - Bonus Activities
- Activity 12 - Challenge
- Activity 13 - Open-Ended Challenge
- Activity 14 - Careers
- Activity 15 - Internet
Standards
Math/Measure
Problem Solving
Reading
Module Includes:
Student Activity Guide, DEPCO Residential Wiring Workcenter, DEPCO Student Wiring Panel, Pre-Cut Wiring Kit, Instructor Wiring Supply Packet, Electrical Tool Kit, Residential Wiring Component Kit
Requirements
A student wiring panel will need to be purchased for each additional class. One wiring panel is included with Residential Wiring module.
The Residential Wiring storage cabinet must be shipped via LTL truck because of the crated size and weight.
The Residential Wiring storage cabinet must be shipped via LTL truck because of the crated size and weight.
Curriculum Specifications
The Residential Wiring curriculum consists of a well-illustrated student activity guide with 10 daily activities and 5 additional enrichment activities including careers, problem solving, challenge activities, vocabulary reinforcement, and Internet.