APR 130A Electrical Principles

Designed for Oregon state recognized apprentices employed in a trade or industry-related occupation. This course is the first term of the first year of general journeyman inside wire electrician program. Course content will include safety/electrical, electrical theory, Ohm's law, residential wiring, and introduction to the National Electrical Code.

Credits

4

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of safety in the workplace, hand tools, electrical math and electrical principles
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of OSHA regulations
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical symbols, safety, and circuits
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical theory
5. Demonstrate the ability to calculate OHM’s law formulas
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of series and parallel circuits and fundamentals
7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code