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Cabinet Installation

Describe types, components, hardware, tools, and layout of commercial cabinetry.

Select tools needed for installing commercial cabinetry and hardware in given scenarios.

Construction Building Systems

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal 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 and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Electrical Safety

Identify electrical hazards and their causes and effects.

Verify that electrical circuits are de-energized.

Explain the hierarchy of risk control, giving examples of how it would be applied in various situations.

Explain the purpose and implementation of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Demonstrate the safe use of ladders, scaffolds, and lift equipment.

Select and demonstrate the use of appropriate fall protection for given situations.

Residential Electrical Services

Explain how electricians use the National Electrical Code for residential wiring.

Explain the grounding requirements of a residential electric service and the types and purposes of equipment grounding conductors.

Analyze the electrical requirements of a given single-family dwelling, determine the size of service entrance conductors, and select service-entrance equipment.

Compute branch circuit loads and explain circuit installation requirements.

Explain the purpose of ground fault circuit interrupters and tell where they must be installed according to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Size outlet boxes and select the proper types for different wiring methods using National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Describe rules for installing electrical systems around swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Explain how wiring devices are selected and installed.

Describe the installation and control of lighting fixtures.

Introduction to HVAC

Explain the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

Describe the processes and safety principles that guide HVAC installation and service techniques.

Explain how the standards and guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, and American National Standards Institute affect the HVACR industry.

Gather and share information related to the importance of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) construction and energy management.

Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems

Explain how waste moves from a fixture through the drain system to the septic system or wastewater treatment plant.

Describe the major components of a drainage system and explain their functions.