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Configure HVAC control systems and refrigeration loads in accordance with industry efficiency standards
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Program HVAC control sequences to optimize system reliability and energy efficiency
Calculate AC refrigeration loads using National Electrical Code (NEC) formulas and environmental variables
Wire HVAC system components to electrical control circuits per manufacturer specifications
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Install heat tracing and freeze protection systems for industrial and commercial environments
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Layout heat tracing systems that meet the thermal requirements of critical environments
Compute electrical welder circuit requirements and solder connections to industry quality standards
Verify that all heat tracing installations comply with specific NEC articles for freeze protection
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Troubleshoot motor systems utilizing NEC sizing and preventive strategies
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Size motor branch circuits, conductors, and overcurrent protection using NEC tables and calculations
Execute a scheduled preventive maintenance plan for industrial motors
Diagnose motor system faults using multimeters or thermal imaging to restore operational performance
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Terminate medium-voltage and data communication cables according to technical specifications and code
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Construct medium-voltage splices and terminations that meet NEC insulation and shielding requirements
Install grounding and bonding systems for data rooms to protect sensitive electronic equipment
Perform fiber optic and copper terminations in a lab environment with a 100% pass rate on signal testing
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Design electrical installations for hazardous and special occupancy locations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Classify hazardous locations (Class, Division, Group) based on NEC Chapter 5 standards
Evaluate installation sites for safety compliance
Calculate available short-circuit current
Verify that overcurrent protective devices meet the required ratings
Draft electrical site plans for special locations using AutoCAD software
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Lead field operations and team activities to ensure project compliance and safety
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Rationalize the use of daily work plans and delegation based on individual skill sets
Install lightning protection systems
Verify the quality of exothermic welds on lightning protection systems
Perform quality-control inspections of field work
Monitor field operations for compliance with project standards and schedule
Resolve conflict
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Implement comprehensive safety protocols across electrical and construction environments
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Inspect pneumatic tools and material handling equipment for defects prior to daily use
Implement safe practices for pneumatic tools and hazard communication
Select effective excavation protection (sloping, shoring, or trench boxes) based on soil type and depth
Perform a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for high-risk tasks involving hoisting or rigging
Demonstrate correct PPE selection and boundary setup for Arc Flash safety
Inspect conveyors and material handling equipment
Follow arc flash and arc welding/cutting safety procedures
Apply ladder safety and accident prevention techniques
Manage liquefied petroleum gas handling and chute safety
Provide medical services and first aid readiness on job sites
Operate power industrial trucks safely
Maintain temporary electrical power systems
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Integrate battery storage systems into existing electrical installations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Install battery storage components in compliance with NEC Article 706
Compare voltage and amperage differences between battery banks wired in series versus parallel
Calibrate charge controller settings to match specific battery chemistry and system voltage
Analyze the interface between storage and renewable sources