50-413-752Codes for Industrial Electricians 1: Introduction to the NEC
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the apprentice to the layout and purpose of the National Electric Code. It also strives to teach the apprentice proper methodology to research a code question and correctly interpret what they are reading. Various examples in the textbook and activity sheets help guide the apprentice through this process.  Apprentices will research the structure of the National Electric Code and define the requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations.  In addition, apprentices will examine the installation requirements for fire pumps, emergency systems and fire alarms.  This is the first course module of 8 dealing with electrical codes applicable to the trade. 
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the structure of the National Electric Code
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a table that shows the structure of the national electric code
    Criteria
    the table is structured to reflect the structure of the code
    the table includes definitions for each common electrical term required by the course instructor
    the table includes a column defining the content of each of the code chapters
    the table includes examples of situations covered by the code
    the table includes examples of situations NOT covered by the code

  2. Define requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying topics into a list that are relevant to ALL electrical situations
    Criteria
    list includes all of the significant installation rules common to any electrical installation
    list includes all of the branch circuit requirements common to any electrical installation
    list includes all of the feeder calculation requirements common to any electrical installation