50-413-784Grounding, Terminations and Intro to Renewable Energy
Course Information
Description
Course competencies include conductor terminations and splices, methods and practices for installing electrical devices, and applying NEC requirements to various installations. Apprentices will also be introduced to grounding and bonding, overcurrent protective devices, and cable trays. Electrical safety work practices and applicable electrical codes will be reinforced. This course aligns with the second half of the NCCER level 2 curriculum for construction electricians. In addition, an introduction to photovoltaic, wind, water, geothermal and other renewable energy applications will be explored.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Examine the methods and procedures used in the selection and installation of pull and junction boxesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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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Compare the tools, materials, and techniques used in conductor installations.Assessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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 types of cable trays and their components to the NEC® requirements for cable tray installations.Assessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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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Summarize the methods and procedures used when making conductor terminations and splicesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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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Analyze the NEC® requirements and procedures for proper grounding and bondingAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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 methods and procedures used in the selection and installation of circuit breakers and fusesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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 the NEC® requirements and procedures used in the selection and installation of contactors and relaysAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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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Compare renewable energy systems and technologiesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Renewable Energy 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 trade work processes to solar energy generation and photovoltaic systemsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Renewable Energy 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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Investigate electrical applications in building envelope systems that conserve energyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Renewable Energy 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 for competencies covered in this courseAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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 tasksAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentIntroduction to Grounding & Electrical Terminations 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