T 5.30 pm - 9.30 pm
The student will learn about and how to use basic tools, power tools and fasteners used in the electrical industries. Students will learn about tools commonly used in the electrical industry as well as how and when to select appropriate each one. Using tools safely and with the proper body mechanics will be a focus of the course.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
Course Goals and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and use common basic hand tools in electrical situations
- Take common measurement using tape measure and apply measurements to common electrical situations
- Describe and use power tools in common electrical situations
- Learn to how to make basic common electrical connections
- Learn common methods for fastening electrical equipment permanent structures
- Preform general construction practices as they relate to electrical installations
- Demonstrate the use of all tools safety and effectively
Faculty Contact Information
M noon - 1.00 pm; T/W noon - 1.00 pm, 3.00 - 5.00 pm; R noon - 1.00 pm
Clay Sterling, Andrew Bretveld
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and use common basic hand tools in electrical situations
- Take common measurement using tape measure and apply measurements to common electrical situations
- Describe and use power tools in common electrical situations
- Learn to how to make basic common electrical connections
- Learn common methods for fastening electrical equipment permanent structures
- Use of all tools safety and effectively
Textbook - None
Materials
Hard hat, safety glasses
Evaluation & Grading
Student competencies will be measured using various methods. These may include: quizzes, examinations, written assignments, lab demonstrations, oral presentations and/or participation in classroom discussions. The final grade will be determined using the following percentage of accumulated points:
93 - 100 A
85 – 92.49 B
78 – 84.49 C
71 – 77.49 D
BELOW 70.49 F
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Course Policies
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected. If a student has missed more class hours than the number of credit hours to be earned in the class, the instructor may record the grade of “F” for the course. Failure of the student to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. The student must make a formal written withdrawal through the Office of Admissions and Records.
CLOTHING: This is a class introducing some of the skills needed in the use of basic tools common to the electrical industries. As such you will come prepared for every session expecting lab time. You will be required to have safety glasses/goggles, hardhat, long pants (preferred), shoes (preferable boots) no sandals, flip flops, etc. Failure to do so will mean you will be excused from lab for that session. If you are excused from lab “for cause”, including but not limited to, failure to wear appropriate clothing and/or PPE, horse play, abuse or misuse of tools & equipment, or any “non-class” related incidents deemed dangerous or inappropriate by the instructor, you will not be permitted to make up any assignments for that lab/class session. If the instructor has to ask more the one time to wear PPE you do bring to class, it may result in you being asking to leave as well.
College Policies
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu.
Communication
“To ensure a student's privacy under all applicable education laws and to facilitate timely interactions, two College-authorized methods of electronic communication exist: KCC-issued student email accounts (using the domain name of .student.kcc.edu) and the Canvas Learning Management System. Students are expected to regularly check their KCC email accounts and Canvas for important incoming communication from the college or from individual instructors. Students understand that emails they send from personal email accounts (other than those listed above) may not be delivered to the KCC recipient, and students should have no expectation that such messages will be answered.
| Week | Homework Topics | Lab Topic |
| Week 1 | Ergonomic and Tool Safety | Login in and Creating an Account |
| Week 2 | Safety Awareness / Diagonal Cutting and Crimpers | Stripping Wires and Splicing |
| Week 3 | Screw and Nut Drivers | Load Center/Industrial Wiring |
| Week 4 | Tape Measures | Conduit Bending/Pulling Wire |
| Week 5 | Ladder Safety | Ladders/Rope Work |
| Week 6 | Wrenches | Unistrut/Concrete |
| Week 7 | Hole making/Different Types of Drills | Drills/Taps/Knockouts |
| Week 8 | Final Written | Final Test |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.