50-413-757Codes for Industrial Electricians 6: Conductors, Raceways and Data/Communication Cables
Course Information
Description
Course six of 8 covers the selection of proper conductors and raceways for industrial electrical installations as required by the NEC and other electrical codes. In addition, course competencies will include examining the installation requirements for data and communication cables.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies
  1. Select the proper box, cabinet, gutter and conduit for an industrial electrical installations
    Assessment Strategies
    by selecting box, cabinet, gutter and conduit for an industrial electrical installation
    given a simulated typical industrial electrical installation
    Criteria
    apprentice explains choice for junction box
    apprentice explains choice for cabinet
    apprentice explains choice and sizing technique for gutter
    apprentice explains choice for conduit
    apprentice can cite applicable NEC

  2. Outline the installation requirements for information and communication cable
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a chart showing types of communication cables and their installation requirements
    Criteria
    the charts horizontal axis shows the information or communication cable type with a separate column for EACH type
    the charts vertical axis shows cable function, special tooling required, advantages, disadvantages, and  installation requirements with a separate row for EACH requirement
    apprentice has the chart completely filled in
    apprentice information the chart is 100% accurate

  3. Outline the installation requirements for fire pumps, emergency systems, and fire alarm systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a chart showing types of fire pumps, emergency systems, or fire alarm system and their installation requirements
    Criteria
    the charts horizontal axis shows the information for fire pump, emergency system, or fire alarm system type with a separate column for EACH type
    the charts vertical axis shows the pump or system function, special tooling required, advantages, disadvantages, and  installation requirements with a separate row for EACH requirement
    apprentice has the chart completely filled in
    apprentice information the chart is 100% accurate