Basic Electricity

Basic Electricity is the basics to understand current flow and voltages in a simple circuit and the difference in series and parallel paths. It uses Ohm’s Law to solve problems for current flow and voltage drops in circuits. To be able to recognize and use electrical safety rules and precaution when working with electricity. Basic Electricity is based on Amatrol course and presumes the use of Amatrol equipment.
Date:
2014-08
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
Itawamba Community College
Project Name:
MS Corridor Consortium
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Electricity, basic electrical course,, DC Circuits

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Several businesses helped with the review and have employees/students enrolled in class.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
30-40 hours depending on incumbent worker expertise
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Basic Electricity is a noncredit course designed for Incumbent workers. It leads to the electrical credit curriculum through credit by exam.

Copyright / Licensing

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