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DRFT 1140: Electrical and Plumbing Systems
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to overall layout of electrical and plumbing systems for buildings. Students will be able to create layout of plumbing and electrical equipment for buildings for the electrical and plumbing engineering industry.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012, DRFT 1013.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Read and interpret electrical and plumbing drawings and specifications.
- Explain the principles and practices of electrical and plumbing systems.
- Discuss drafting standards and codes specific to electrical and plumbing systems.
- Create and modify 2D and 3D electrical and plumbing drawings, including schematic diagrams, floor plans, and elevations.
- Identify the various types of electrical and plumbing systems and equipment commonly used in buildings, such as lighting systems and plumbing fixtures.
- Prepare and modify 2D electrical and plumbing drawings, including schematic diagrams, floor plans, and elevations.
- Prepare drawing layouts for small projects and executing redlines from designers for large projects.
- Apply code system requirements to plumbing and electrical systems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
60 |
Minimum of 2 project-based major assignments of approximate equal value |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Valves and fittings
- Plumbing system for small buildings
- Electrical system for small buildings
- Electrical outlets
- Utility, Plumbing and Electrical onsite information
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.