· The student will have knowledge of the definitions and characteristics of electrical conductors, conductor sizes, square mil, and circular mil-foot.
· The student will have knowledge of the method for measuring wire size, the factors required in selecting proper size wire, and details regarding stranded wires and cables.
· The student will have knowledge of the components for any splice and terminal connection and the advantage of the crimped terminal over the soldered terminal.
· The student will have knowledge of the two types of insulation commonly used for non-insulated splices and terminal lugs, an advantage of using pre-insulated terminal lugs and the color code used for each, and the procedures for crimping terminal lugs with a hand crimp tool.
· The student will have knowledge of the procedures and precautions for tinning wire, the types of soldering irons and their uses, the purposes and required properties of flux, and the purpose for lacing conductors.
· The student will have knowledge of the seven types of electrical diagrams and the functional design of each.
· The student will have knowledge of the basic safety practices and precautions for working around electrical and electronic systems.
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