50-413-785Intermediate Wiring Applications and Overcurrent Protection for ABC Construction Electricians
Course Information
Description
Course competencies address load calculations, conductor selection and sizing, lighting systems, intermediate wiring applications, and the NEC requirements and installation procedures for various types of electrical equipment. Electrical safety work practices and codes will be reinforced in this course. Equipment requirements for hazardous locations are discussed. This course aligns with the first half of the NCCER level 3 curriculum for construction electricians.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Determine the load calculations and National Electrical Code® requirements for branch and feeder circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Intermediate Wiring Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  2. Examine the procedures for conductor selection and calculations using various tables in the National Electrical Code
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Intermediate Wiring Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  3. Compare specific applications for the different designs of incandescent, fluorescent, LED, induction, and HID lighting fixtures
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Intermediate Wiring Applications worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  4. Examine the National Electrical Code® requirements and installation procedures related to electrical equipment installed in hazardous locations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Intermediate Wiring Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  5. Demonstrate the procedures used when sizing and selecting overcurrent protection according to applicable National Electrical Code® requirements
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Intermediate Wiring Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  6. Apply the requirements and structure of the National Electrical Code® to electrician job duties and tasks associated with wiring competencies covered in this course
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Intermediate Wiring Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  7. Apply electrical safety work practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Intermediate Wiring Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable