2007/2008 Competency-Based Task/Competency List

Tasks/competencies designated by bullets in the left-hand column are considered essential statewide and are required of all students. In some courses, all tasks/competencies have been identified as essential. Tasks/competencies without bullets are considered optional; they and/or additional tasks/competencies may be taught at the discretion of the school division. Tasks/competencies marked with an asterisk (*) are considered sensitive, and teachers should obtain approval by the school division before teaching them.

8533 36 weeks	Electricity I, II, III TASKS/COMPETENCIES
	Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
•	001	Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.
•	002	Apply Virginia's All Aspects of Industry elements in course activities.
•	003	Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
	Participating in the Student Organization
•	004	Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
•	005	Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
•	006	Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
	Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)
•	007	Comply with federal, state, and local safety legal requirements, including OSHA, VOSHA, and EPA.
•	008	Inspect and maintain a safe working environment.
•	009	Explain safe working practices around electrical hazards.
•	010	Identify emergency first aid procedures.
•	011	Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.
•	012	Identify PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements.
•	013	Inspect course-specific hand and power tools to visually identify defects.
•	014	Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
•	015	Demonstrate safe laddering techniques.
	016	Demonstrate safe scaffolding techniques.
•	017	Report injuries.
•	018	Report personal, environmental, and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.
•	019	Earn the OSHA 10 card.
•	020	Pass safety exam.
	Focusing on the Electrician's Profession
•	021	Identify electrician-specific safety issues.
•	022	Demonstrate lockout/tagout procedures.
	023	Discuss current topics in the industry.
•	024	Identify national and local trade organizations.
	025	Discuss all postsecondary training and licensing in the electricity field.
	026	Investigate career opportunities in the electrical industry.
	Using Tools and Materials
•	027	Identify and use the various types of hand tools used by electricians.
•	028	Identify and use the various types of power tools used by electricians.
•	029	Use a variety of meters to take readings.
•	030	Identify commonly used materials by name and example regional variance of terminology.
	031	Maintain a material inventory.
	Solving Mathematical Problems Related to Electricity
•	032	Solve word problems involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
	033	Convert metric prefixes to their numerical equivalents and vice-versa.
	034	Convert numbers to scientific notation.
•	035	Solve algebraic formulas pertaining to electrical applications.
•	036	Solve problems involving percentage, ratio, and proportion.
•	037	Solve problems using direct and inverse relationships.
•	038	Measure distances using scales and measuring devices.
•	039	Use calculators to solve electrical problems.
	Applying Basic Electrical Theory
•	040	Explain basic electrical theory.
•	041	Explain the relationship of electron theory to circuit design by the use of Ohm's Law.
•	042	Calculate series circuits.
•	043	Wire series circuit.
•	044	Troubleshoot series circuit.
•	045	Calculate parallel circuits.
•	046	Wire parallel circuits.
•	047	Troubleshoot parallel circuits.
•	048	Calculate series-parallel (combination) circuits.
•	049	Wire series-parallel (combination) circuit.
•	050	Troubleshoot series-parallel (combination) circuit.
•	051	Explain principles of magnetism/electromagnetism.
•	052	Define basic AC theory.
	Navigating the National Electrical Code (NEC) Book
•	053	Explain the intent of the NEC.
•	054	Interpret the NEC requirements for electrical installation.
	Selecting and Installing Conductors
•	055	Identify various types of conductors and their associated applications.
•	056	Install conductors.
•	057	Terminate conductors with lugs, connectors, and terminals.
	Identifying and Installing Conduit and Raceways
•	058	Identify material associated with conduits and raceways.
•	059	Select conduit and wiring support systems.
•	060	Bend and install conduit.
	Examining Lighting, Communication, and Power Systems
	061	Explain functions, operation, and characteristics of various lighting systems.
	062	Design lighting distribution and layout of fixtures.
•	063	Install and connect fixtures.
	064	Explain functions, operation, and characteristics of various communication systems.
	065	Design communication distribution and layout of outlets.
	066	Install and connect communication devices.
•	067	Explain functions, operation, and characteristics of various power systems (single-phase and three-phase systems).
	068	Design power distribution and layout outlets.
•	069	Install and connect power devices.
	Identifying and Installing Panelboards and Switchboards
•	070	Identify purpose and location of overcurrent devices.
•	071	Select overcurrent devices.
•	072	Install overcurrent devices.
•	073	Identify/install various ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and arc fault devices.
	Identifying and Installing Grounding Systems
•	074	Identify functions, operation, and characteristics of grounding systems.
•	075	Demonstrate sizing, layout, and installation of grounding systems.
	Interpreting Prints and Specifications
•	076	Draw electrical plans.
•	077	Read blueprints, plans, and specifications.
	Installing and Maintaining Motors and Drives, Motor Controllers, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)
	078	Identify function, operation, and characteristics of various types of motors.
	079	Demonstrate techniques for various motor installations.
	080	Identify function, operation, and characteristics of motor controllers, circuits, process control systems, and devices.
	Describing Generators and Power Supplies
•	081	Explain principles of generating electricity.
	082	Identify types and configurations of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
	Installing Transformers
	083	Identify function, operation, and characteristics of transformers.
	084	Install transformers.
	085	Describe the components of electrical distribution systems.


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