10413769Introduction to National Electrical Code
Course Information
Description
Gain an introduction to the uses and applications of the state and national electrical codes. Explore standard definitions, enforcement issues and the code-making cycle. Focus on electrical installations to determine compliance with the state and national electrical codes.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the layout of the National Electrical Code
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Describe how fine print notes, annexes and tables supplement the National Electrical Code
    Examine how articles are subdivided into parts
    Identify common articles used in the National Electrical Code
    List the four categories of chapters found in the National Electrical Code

  2. Apply definitions to electrical code terms
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Exam
    Criteria
    Define terms used in Article 90 of the NEC
    Relate the "every day" definition of an electrical term to the definitions used by the National Electrical Code
    Identify which articles contain definitions that are not found in article 100
    Determine definitions of elements found in installations

  3. Examine the conductors and cables used in electrical work
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Exam
    Criteria
    Explain the information found on the insulation of conductors and cables
    Define the location a conductor or cable can be used in
    Differentiate between the different types of conductors and cables

  4. Apply NEC rules to conductors and cables
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Exam
    Criteria
    Define the maximum securing distance for various cables
    Define the maximum supporting distance for various cables
    Explain where various cables can be used
    Explain where various cables cannot be used

  5. Examine the raceways used in electrical work
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Exam
    Criteria
    Explain the difference between metallic and non-metallic raceways
    Define the standard trade sizes used to describe raceways
    Differentiate between the different types of raceways

  6. Apply NEC rules to raceways
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Exam
    Criteria
    Define the maximum securing distance for various raceways
    Define the maximum supporting distance for various raceways
    Explain where various raceways can be used
    Explain where various raceways cannot be used

  7. Apply NEC rules to the number of conductors in a raceway
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Exam
    Criteria
    Define the maximum number of conductors that can be installed in various raceways
    Explain when chapter 9 is used and when annex C is used to determine the number of conductors in a raceway
    Determine a conductor's approximate area in inches
    Determine a raceway's approximate area in inches

  8. Apply NEC rules to the ampacity of conductors
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Exam
    Criteria
    Define the maximum ampacity of various conductors
    Use adjustment factors based on the number of conductors in a raceway
    Use correction factors based on the ambient temperature that a conductor is in