50-413-783Applied Electrical Theory/AC, Motor Basics, Conduit & Lighting Systems for ABC Electricians
Course Information
Description
Course competencies include a review of AC electrical theory, circuits and devices. Apprentices will also examine basic lighting systems, and develop skills bending and fabricating conduit. Course includes an introduction to motors and motor installations. Electrical safety work practices and codes are reinforced. The NCCER AC module in Level 2 will be used as review. This course aligns with the first half of the NCCER level 2 curriculum for construction electricians.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Apply principles of alternating currentAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentApplied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting Course WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Examine the operation and applications of various types of motors, motor enclosures, motor ratings, and motor brakingAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentApplied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting Course WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Describe various methods and procedures for the handling and installing different types of lamps and lighting fixturesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentApplied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting Course WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Demonstrate the methods and procedures used in conduit bendingAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentApplied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting Course WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Apply the requirements and structure of the National Electrical Code® to electrician job duties and tasks covered in competencies for this courseAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentApplied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting Course WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Apply electrical safety work practices with competencies covered in this courseAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentApplied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting Course WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable