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ELCO 1135: Wiring Methods 2
Effective date
January 2026
Department
Construction Elec Foundation
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This hands-on course focuses on the installation and maintenance of commercial electrical and communication systems. Students will develop expertise in voice, data, and video (VDV) systems, branch circuitry, and commercial distribution using raceways. The course includes comprehensive training for power-actuated tools and ladder usage.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ELCO 1130.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Install and maintain communication systems.
- Install voice, data, and video (vdv) systems.
- Install and maintain branch circuitry (luminaires, wiring devices, lighting controls and lighting standards).
- Install commercial distribution circuits using raceways.
- Safely use power-actuated tools.
- Describe how to safely use a ladder.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 15
Total Hours: 90
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 15
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, simulations, problem solving, practical lab activities and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Lab Work |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Communication systems installation and maintenance
- Voice, data, and video (vdv) systems
- Branch circuitry installation and maintenance
- Commercial distribution circuits using raceways
- Power-actuated tool safety and use
- Ladder safety
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.