ELECTRICITY

The Electricity program provides an interactive, learning environment where students can work as team players. Under the instruction of a licensed electrician, students wire houses and read building blueprints. Residential and commercial electrical skills are taught in this program and include installation of lights, switches and outlets, and bending of conduit. Power and hand tools are used daily. Students will work on many hands-on outside projects, such as wiring the house constructed by Swofford students and completing service projects in local churches and homes. Students will also have the opportunity to pursue the valuable OSHA10 Certification.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

 

  • Building Inspector

  • Cable Installer

  • Commercial Electrician

  • Electrical Engineer

  • Phone Installer

  • Plant Maintenance Supervisor

  • Shop Owner

  • Residential Electrician

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Electricity I

Grades: 10-12 / Approximate Fees: $15
Prerequisite: None
This semester course is an introduction to all types of electrical components and is designed to prepare students to perform entry-level electrical tasks. Students study fundamentals of electricity and safety practices used in industry. Specific hands-on skills introduced are how to install electrical panels, lighting circuits, and conduit.  Application of math skills are used to determine wire sizes, fuses, and circuit loads.

Electricity II

Grades: 11-12 / Approximate Fees: $15
Prerequisite: After taking Electricity 1, it is not necessary for levels 2 and 3 to be taken in sequential order; however, a student must have an 80 or above in order to advance to the next course chosen (or Director approval).

This course teaches the basics of electricity in residential construction. Emphasis is placed on wiring residential and industrial buildings to local, state, and national code requirements. An ongoing project every other year is the wiring of the house constructed by Swofford students.


Electricity III

Grades: 10-12 *Students are allowed to take Electricity III before Electricity II* Approximate Fees: $15
Prerequisite: After taking Electricity 1, it is not necessary for levels 2 and 3 to be taken in sequential order; however, a student must have an 80 or above in order to advance to the next course chosen (or Director approval).

This class is an advanced study of commercial and industrial electric power, wiring, and motor control.  Laboratory projects provide training in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.  Skill development is emphasized through advanced projects, which utilize transformers, Ohms law, and wire calculation. Emphasis is placed on wiring commercial and industrial sites, while learning the use of test equipment and the National Electrical Code.

 

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864-472-2846. Title IX - Dr. Crystal McSwain, Section 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – Phone 864-578-0128. Title IX – Carlos Brooks, Section 504 - Fran Metta). DECLARACIÓN DEL TÍTULO IX – H. B. Swofford no se discrimina basado en sexo, raza, edad, color, credo, discapacidad, religión, o status de veterano en proveer oportunidades educativas o oportunidades de empleo y beneficios de acuerdo con Título IX Título 4 de Las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972 y Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973. Se puede comunicarse con los Coordinadores del Título IX y Sección 504 por: Oficina Central Administrativa del Primer Distrito: (121 Wheeler St., P. O. Box 218, Campobello, SC 29322 – teléfono 864-472-2846. Título IX – Dr. Crystal McSwain, Sección 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); o Oficina del Segundo Distrito (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – teléfono 864-578-0128. Título IX – Sección 504 – Dr. Fran Metta)