Electricity and ElectronicsCarrigan Career Center

Tim Clements

Instructor

Electricity and ElectronicsCarrigan Career Center

Electricity and Electronics I and II offers:• The hands-on training• Skills in the design, integration, installation• Maintenance of electrical systems• This career field can lead to exciting jobs in robotics and

automation or engineering. • Students learn fundamentals of electronic assembly,

including use and care of tools, hardware and components.

• They develop industrial level skills in connecting and soldering electronic components, safety practices and workmanship standards. The course is open to students in grades 11 - 12.  

What you get…

• 3 College Credits through VRC• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certification• Certification in Electronics through Gibson • Opportunity to join the Electrical Union• Gain problem solving skills• Learn to troubleshoot circuits• Understand Electrical and Mechanical

Systems

Electricity and ElectronicsCarrigan Career Center

• Electricity and Electronics include many areas of specialty

• Students work in many aspects of the electrical field.

• The hourly wage varies from $9 - $45 per hour.

Electricity and ElectronicsCarrigan Career Center

Many specialties are taught in course

1. Electronic Repair

2. Electricity: Residential Wiring

3. Engineering Principles

4. Computer Repair

5. Motor Repair

6. Electrical and Mechanical Systems

Expectations

• Be on time to class. See Mrs. Lunn if you are late.

• Bring all required items to class.

2 pencils, a notebook, a 3 ring- binder to keep all lab work

• Follow all rules.

Simple, use the Golden Rule• Be respectful of others and their things

Expectations

• Place all items in their place.• Work Place Etiquette• No talking when someone else is talking.• Be Safe at all times • No food or drink unless directed to do so.• Be a professional at all times

Class Rules

• Be responsible in all that you do.• Be respectful of others.• Be engaged in your work.

Responsibility

Being in this class is like being on the job• There is one person in charge• Be professional – Behavior, Dress and

Attitude, always ready to work• No cell phones in class, WFISD policy

charges $15 for confiscated phones• Keep them in car or your locker.• Put it back and lock it up.

Responsibility

• Share creative ideas• Complete all assigned work• Record all great ideas on paper• Mentor others to help them be successful• Be on time• Solve problems• Ask for help• Follow all safety rules.

Required to Work

• Uniform Tshirt for CCC

Cost: $15• Tools for personal projects

Cost: $50 (Average Price)

List will be provided

Student Information

• Please take out a piece of paper

1. Name

2. Phone number

3. E-mail address for you or parent

4. Home Campus

5. Work /Electrical Experience

6. Interests/Sports/Hobbies

Tool List

• 8'' Diagonal cutters (angle head)• 9'' Linesman Pliers• 16 oz. Claw Hammer• 8'' Needle Nose Pliers• 10'' Pump Pliers• Torpedo Level• Phillips Screwdriver #2• Phillips screwdriver #1

Tools

• 1/4'' Screwdriver 4'‘• 1/4'' Screwdriver 6'‘• Keyhole Saw• 25' Tape Measure• Wire Stripper/Cutter• Electrician’s Knife• Tool belt and Pouch• Hammer Holder

Student Organizations

• SkillsUSA – Offers a variety of activities for work experience and competition

• FIRST Robotics – Robotics competition, team activity

Communities Projects

Habitat For Humanity

Students use skills taught in class to understand how the “Carrigan House” is wired.

Sheds are built for the Community – We help them see the light.

The Real WorldOur Goals for Electricity & Electronics

• Apprenticeships in the Electrical Union• Articulated College Credit at VRC• Certification in Electronics through Gibson

Tech Education• Co-op Experiences for Seniors

• Create partnerships• Understanding of Electrical and

Mechanical Engineering principles• Electrical opportunities in civilian and

military lives

Contact Information

Any questions call Mr. Clements

(940) 235-1091 Ext. 33020

Send` an E-mail to tclements@wfisd.net

Conference Period: 10 – 11:30