EL 101 - Canadian Electrical Code

3 Credits

Outline Effective Date: Academic Year 2025/2026
Revised Date: Jun 30, 2025
Date Approved: Jul 14, 2025

Lecture Hours: 84

Course Description:
This introductory course on the Canadian Electrical Code is designed to acquaint the student with all the sections that are required for a first year Electrical Apprentice.

Rationale:
This is a required course for the Pre-Employment Electrician program. The course helps students understand the limitations imposed by the Canadian Electrical Code and provides them with the rules and regulations that must be followed to allow for safe electrical installation.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EL 100, EL 102 , EL 103

Course Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to

1.Interpret, describe and explain the electrical codes rule and standards

2.Determine the conductors required for installations

3.Determine the component, installation method, grounding and bonding for a single dwelling

4.Determine the load on service, feeder, and branch circuit for a single dwelling

5.Determine installation wiring methods

6.Determine electrical requirements for residential occupancy

7.Determine lighting requirements for lighting equipment

Required Resource Materials:
Pope, T., Technical Editor (20). Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 (26rd ed.). Etobicoke, OT: Canadian Standards Association.

Optional Resource Materials:
None

Conduct of Course:
EL 101 is an 84-hour course that usually runs 2 hours a day over a 12-week period. Four supervised exams are delivered after modules are completed, and a final examination after completion of all supervised exams. This is a lecture course. Theory concepts are covered in a lecture/class discussion format supplemented with a variety of audio-visual aids. Modules contain self-study questions and answers. Some computer-driven exercises may be used for delivery of this course.

Regular attendance is essential for success in any course. Absence for any reason does not relieve a student of the responsibility of completing course work and assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor. Poor attendance may result in the termination of a student from a course(s).

The instructor recommends that any student who does not meet the established attendance requirements to withdraw from the course. In cases of repeated absences due to illness, the student may be requested to submit medical documentation.

Content of Course:

Using the Canadian Electrical Code
Definition and General Rules
Conductor Material and Sizes
Service and Grounding Requirements
Service Feeders and Branch Circuits
Wiring Methods
Installation of Electrical Equipment
Installation of Luminaires

Course Assessments:

Supervised Examination 1	10%
Supervised Examination 2	20%
Supervised Examination 3	20%
Supervised Examination 4	15%
Final Exam	35%
Total	100%

Code examinations are written with reference to the Canadian Electrical Code.

Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.
“Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”

Course Pass Requirements:
A minimum grade of D (50%) (1.00) is required to pass this course.

Letter	F	D	D+	C-	C	C+	B-	B	B+	A-	A	A+
Percent Range	0-49	50-52	53-56	57-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85-89	90-94	95-100
Points	0.00	1.00	1.30	1.70	2.00	2.30	2.70	3.00	3.30	3.70	4.00	4.00

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C+ (65%) (GPA - 2.30) in order qualify for a Certificate of Achievement

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or resold without written permission from Lakeland College.

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