Electricians install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and systems for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes. Electricians may also work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment. ELECTRICIAN

SOME DUTIES PRFORMED Read Electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine job requirements Plan the layout of wiring systems Test for, locate and reapir malfunctions Install electrical and electronic control systems

TOOLS 1. Fish Tape A fish tape is used to pull stranded or solid wire through metal or PVC conduit. Cable lube is available to assist you in pulling the wires through the pipe. 2. Tape Measure A tape measure is use to measure heights for switches and outlets 3. Voltmeter A voltmeter is used to check voltages and verify that circuits are indeed “live

TOOLS EXTENDED 4. Hammer A hammer is used to secure boxes equipped with nail-on brackets to studs in a home. You’ll also need it to drive Romex straps when adding new Romex wiring in a home. 5. Channel Lock Pliers Channel lock pliers are used to take knockouts out of the boxes, tighten down Romex connectors in the boxes, and adjust expansion-type ceiling-fan boxes. 6. Wire Strippers Wire strippers are used to cut the insulation off of the wire. They are equipped with different sized cutting teeth for various sized wires. They also have a cutoff portion in order to cut the wire.

TOOLS EXTENDED 2 7. Non-contact Voltage Detector A voltage detector is used for a quick safety check to see if there is voltage or current flow present. Some of these devices are automatic and some must be turned on via a switch. Simply place the end of the tracer beside a wire, breaker or cord to see if it’s energized 8. Side Cutter Diagonal Pliers These cutting pliers, sometimes called side snips, are used to cut wire. They are specially designed with a cutting edge that goes down to the tip of the pliers. The advantage being that you can get into tight areas to trim wires. There are some that are equipped with live wire detection capabilities

TOOL’S EXTENDED 3 9. Linesman Pliers These pliers are the do-it-all pliers. They cut, twist wires together, and grip wires for pulling. They have a squared off end that is great for twisting wires together, a center cutting blade for cutting wire, and a grip area between the handles to pull wire 10. Torpedo Level A level is used to make sure your work is level and plumb. A great installation starts with straight switch and outlet covers.

DURHAM COLLEGE Credential: DIPLOMA Program Level: POST-SECONDARY Program Type: REGULAR Language of Instruction: English Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1 Highly Competitive: No Program Length, 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

NIAGARA COLLEGE Credential: DIPLOMA Program Level: POST-SECONDARY Program Type: REGULAR Language of Instruction: English Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1 Highly Competitive: No Program Length, 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

COLLEGE SEMESTERS COURSES CODETITLEHrs/wk Semester 1 and 2 - Refer to Engineering Technology (First Year) Semester 3(Intersession)CrLeLa EG1520 Engineering Graphics for Mechanical Engineering Technology2 12 MH1130HVAC Fundamentals221 MH1200Mechanical Systems221 SP2450 OHS Management Systems 440 SP1200 Machine Shop Practice 103 The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.

semester 4(Fall)CrLeLa CF1100Materials and Processes331 CF2540Mechanics of Solids331 EC1700Engineering Economics220 MA2100Mathematics550 MH2330Power Plant Components542 SP1730CNC Machining I331 TD2100Thermodynamics331

Semester 5(Winter)CrLeLa CF1120Materials and Processes331 FM2100Fluid Mechanics331 FM3100Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics)331 MA2130Applied Mathematics550 MH2820Power Plant Systems441 MH2801HVAC Systems331 SP1400Facilities Engineering322

Semester 6(Intersession)CrLeLa WT1460Work Placement500 The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.

Semester 7(Fall)CrLeLa CF2511Strength of Materials331 CI1210Instrumentation Controls & Automation322 FM2201Mechanics (Dynamics)331 MH4401Refrigeration Systems432 MH3320Building System Design441 SP2300Quality Assurance330 TD2120Thermodynamics331

Semester 8(Winter)CrLeLa CG3400Engineering Management330 CI1211Instrumentation Controls & Automation322 FM3200Machine Design331 MH4301Power Plant Design Calculations441 MH4510Prime Movers432 MH4600Plant Systems Design330 PR3722Technical Thesis 412 TD3100Applied Thermodynamics (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)3 31