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Course · AL
Introduction to Agricultural Wiring
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Introduction to Agricultural Wiring is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in the area of agricultural wiring. This course covers safety, proper tool use, grounding, conduit, boxes and fittings, conductor installation, conductor termination and splices, installation of electrical services, circuit breakers and fuses, and agricultural wiring systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to wire a building with limited supervision.
Demonstrate safety procedures formulated by governing agenciesIdentify electrical hazards and explain ways to avoid or minimize them in the agricultural construction environmentIdentify the hazards associated with an arc flashExplain the purpose of grounding systems used in agricultural wiring applicationsDistinguish between ground faults and short circuits in agricultural wiring applicationsDescribe the difference between system grounding and equipment grounding related to agricultural wiringDemonstrate the installation of various grounding devices related to agricultural wiringExplain the purpose of the various types of conduit used in agricultural wring situationsDemonstrate the process of bending conduit according to National Electric Code (NEC) specifications. and SizingDemonstrate the ability to locate and install electrical boxes according to the National Electric Code (NEC) handbookSelect the correct size and type of conductors for agricultural wiring applications according to the National Electric CDemonstrate different methods for installing conductors commonly used in agricultural wiringCreate quality conductor terminationsDemonstrate the procedure for installing lugs and connectors onto conductorsExplain the importance of using correct bolt torque when working with bus barsDemonstrate correct techniques for splicing and crimping conductorsExplain the purpose of main disconnects, switches, panel boards, and over-current protectionIdentify devices used for over-current protectionDescribe the operation of circuit breakers and fusesExplain reasons for using a wiring diagram to plan and complete a wiring project for agricultural applications