Residential Construction Wiring - Major #8092

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The construction curriculum is designed to provide students with technical and hands-on training in residential wiring including introduction to the National Electrical Code.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Rough wire a residential building to trade practices and code requirements.
  2. 2. Interpret the NEC as it pertains to residential wiring and apply those requirements.
  3. 3. Install finish electrical apparatus.
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester

Certificate Requirements

6 units

CONS 175A
Residential Wiring 1

3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to residential electrical wiring, installation methods, and circuit design. Students will develop a working knowledge of circuits, conductor sizing, wiring diagrams, grounding requirements, circuit breakers, pipe bending, and service panel installation. Students will have hands-on labs that will include installation of the rough electrical system in the Fresno City College construction program's project house location. (A)
Course Details:

          CONS 175B
          Residential Wiring 2

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
          Labs and installation of the finish materials in the college construction program's project house. The final phase of electrical installation includes installation/connections for lighting fixtures, electrical devices, and appliances. Hands-on finish installation labs include circuit troubleshooting, and installation of additional branch circuits. Students will develop the ability to identify residential electrical circuit connections and install receptacles, switches, GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters), AFCIs (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters), lighting devices, and energy saving technology. (A)
          Course Details:
                  Total: 6 units