14 courses with the subject RCE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RCE 001Electrician Safety
A successful career in the electrical field requires both strong technical knowledge and a commitment to safety. This course will help students understand electrical concepts, follow proper work practices, and use the correct tools and protective equipment to prevent injuries. Proper training of hands-on experience, and professional skills will also be provided such as responsibility, good decision-making, and preparedness. The course will also talk about recognizing hazards, following safety procedures, and knowing how to respond to emergencies. After learning this course, students will understand the responsibilities and safety precautions that are essential to the daily life of every single electrician, in both residential and commercial working environments.
Mathematics plays a vital role in trade and construction by helping individuals perform accurate calculations, measurements, and problem-solving in everyday tasks. It begins with understanding basic concepts like whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, along with converting between them and rounding off values for practical use. Skills such as reading a ruler and working with metric units are essential for precise measurement, while knowledge of area, volume, and right angles supports construction work. More advanced topics like equations, exponents, percentages, and averages help in planning, costing, and analysis. Tools like calculators improve efficiency, and techniques such as estimating and interpreting graphs assist in making quick and informed decisions. Overall, these mathematical concepts provide a strong foundation for accuracy, efficiency, and success in trade-related fields.
This course provides a fundamental understanding of electrical wiring systems, beginning with wire materials, conductor sizing, and proper identification to ensure safe and efficient installations. It covers various wiring methods, including flexible metal and nonmetallic cables, along with a detailed study of conduit systems such as electrical metallic tubing, nonmetallic tubing, rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, and PVC conduit, as well as flexible and liquid-tight options for specialized applications. The course also introduces surface- mount raceways and essential installation components like boxes, fittings, covers, and enclosures, with emphasis Page 75 of 84
This course provides a fundamental understanding of electrical wiring and lighting systems, starting with wiring methods, materials, and the preparation of conductors to ensure safe and efficient installations. It covers the proper connection of switches, receptacles, and wiring circuits, forming the foundation of electrical systems. The course also introduces key lighting concepts, including terminology, types of lighting, fixtures, and lamps, along with methods of controlling and installing lighting systems and wiring lighting circuits. In addition, it explores appliance wiring for household equipment such as kitchen appliances, room air conditioners, water heaters, and heating devices, emphasizing load considerations and safety practices. Finally, the course highlights general rules, requirements, advanced wiring methods, and working with conduit systems, enabling learners to apply both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in real-world electrical installations.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to electrical protection and grounding systems, beginning with the causes and effects of overcurrent such as overloads, short circuits, and ground faults. It covers the selection and application of protective devices, including circuit breakers, fuses, GFCI, and AFCI, to ensure safety and prevent damage to electrical systems. The course also explains overcurrent protection requirements, conductor taps, and service and feeder calculation methods for proper system design and load management. In addition, it introduces fundamental grounding concepts, including system grounding, equipment grounding, and grounding electrode systems, along with how grounding methods function to provide a safe path for fault currents and stabilize voltage levels. Emphasis is placed on safety standards, code requirements, and practical applications, enabling learners to understand, design, and implement effective electrical protection and grounding systems in real-world installations.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of electrical service systems, beginning with service components that form the foundation of power delivery from the utility to the end user. It explains the function and importance of service disconnects in safely controlling electrical supply, along with service grounding methods that protect both equipment and people by providing a safe path for fault currents. The course also covers service clearances to ensure proper spacing and safety around electrical installations, as well as service completion procedures to verify that systems are correctly installed and ready for operation. In addition, it introduces transformers and their role in stepping voltage levels up or down, explains electrical phases and their significance in power distribution, and defines the concept of electrical service as the connection between the utility provider and the consumer. Finally, it explores distribution systems, highlighting how electrical energy is efficiently delivered across networks to meet residential, commercial, and industrial demands, with an emphasis on safety standards and practical application.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of electrical machines and power systems, focusing on motors, transformers, and their control and protection. It begins with the study of different types of motors, motor theory, and nameplate data essential for proper selection and operation, followed by the sizing and protection of motor feeder and circuit conductors to ensure safe and efficient performance. The course also covers general layout, controller requirements, hermetic motors, mounting techniques, and common causes of motor failure along with proper service and repair practices. In addition, it introduces transformer theory, various transformer types, installation procedures, grounding, overcurrent protection, and transformer connections with wiring diagrams for better system understanding. Furthermore, it explains power factor and its impact on efficiency, as well as motor controllers, control circuits, control connections, and motor control centers used in industrial applications. Page 76 of 84
This course provides a comprehensive overview of power distribution systems, covering the essential components, design principles, and safety practices required for effective electrical installation and operation. It begins with fundamental elements such as cables, conduits, feeder assemblies, distribution panelboards, receptacles, switches, and lighting, along with proper load calculations and power requirement analysis. The course also addresses specialized installations, including mobile home services and parks, while emphasizing the importance of grounding and bonding for system safety. It further explores system design, installation practices, overhead conductor clearances, and general safety considerations. In addition, the course introduces emergency and standby power systems, including generator sizing, portable and permanent generators, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Special attention is given to hazardous locations, classified environments, and applications such as fuel dispensing facilities, aircraft hangars, and repair garages, along with appropriate equipment requirements. Finally, it covers unique installations like pools, spas, and hot tubs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and prepares learners to design, install, and maintain reliable electrical power distribution systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
This course provides a practical foundation in electrical installation and troubleshooting, beginning with basic considerations, safety practices, and the use of special tools required for electrical work. It covers key aspects of building construction related to electrical systems, including cable installation, box installation, modernizing a building’s service, and the use of surface raceways and multioutlet assemblies. The course also emphasizes safety considerations throughout all tasks and introduces essential troubleshooting tools and techniques. Learners will develop skills in diagnosing electrical problems, performing systematic troubleshooting, conducting testing procedures, and troubleshooting motors. Overall, the course prepares learners to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in residential and commercial environments.
RCE014 Externship 0 200 200 Total: 200 700 900 Program Subjects: 1. Electrician Safety 2. Tools and Equipment of an Electrician 3. Electrical Energy Fundamentals 4. Trade Math 5. Blueprint Reading and Planning 6. Installation of Electrical Components 7. Electrical System Wiring Methods 8. Prevent an Overcurrent 9. Power Service and Distribution 10. Electrical Motors and Transformers 11. Specialized Wiring and Installations 12. Servicing Existing Systems 13. Job Application Skills 14. Externship Certification: A diploma will be given to each student upon completing the Program. This diploma will be used to show a perspective employer evidence of program completion and the skills attained for successful work in the Steam, Sprinkler and Pipe Fitting industry. Course Descriptions – Residential and Commercial Electrician
Students will acquire working skills on the job as a component of their education and hands-on training at PTTI. Emphasis will be placed on applying skills learned, working well with other employees, teamwork, and helping companies become more productive, higher quality and increased quality standards of work. Page 77 of 84
