Repair and maintain water supply and drainage systems, using appropriate materials.
Examples: PVC, metal (black, galvanized), Polybutylene
Introduction to Agricultural Wiring
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.
Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.
Safety
Demonstrate safety procedures formulated by governing agencies and established by approved industry standards when testing and replacing components or installing wiring in agricultural applications.
Examples: lockout/tagout
Identify electrical hazards and explain ways to avoid or minimize them in the agricultural construction environment.
Identify the hazards associated with an arc flash.
Assess ways to prevent arc flash and ways to minimize its effects.
Grounding
Explain the purpose of grounding systems used in agricultural wiring applications.
Distinguish between ground faults and short circuits in agricultural wiring applications.
Describe the difference between system grounding and equipment grounding related to agricultural wiring.
Demonstrate the installation of various grounding devices related to agricultural wiring.
Conduit
Explain the purpose of the various types of conduit used in agricultural wring situations.
Examples: rigid, flexible; PVC, IMC, flex
Demonstrate the process of bending conduit according to National Electric Code (NEC) specifications.
Box Location and Sizing
Demonstrate the ability to locate and install electrical boxes according to the National Electric Code (NEC) handbook.
Calculate type and size of electrical boxes based on application, number, and size of conductors using the National Electrical Code (NEC) handbook.
Explain the importance of National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for supporting lighting.
Demonstrate the ability to install lighting fixtures according to National Electric Code (NEC) specifications.
Conductor Installation and Connections
Select the correct size and type of conductors for agricultural wiring applications according to the National Electric Code (NEC) handbook.
Demonstrate different methods for installing conductors commonly used in agricultural wiring.
Create quality conductor terminations.
Demonstrate the procedure for installing lugs and connectors onto conductors.
Explain the importance of using correct bolt torque when working with bus bars.
Demonstrate correct techniques for splicing and crimping conductors.
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