50-413-788System Controls for ABC Construction Electricians
Course Information
Description
Course examines advanced controls, including solid states, PLC hardware, starters, variable frequency drives and electrical equipment associated with system control. NEC requirements for HVAC, heat tracing, medium voltage equipment, and special occupancies are included. Apprentices will also relate motor operations to maintenance and replacement job tasks. This course aligns with the second half of the NCCER level 4 curriculum for construction electricians.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Apply operating and troubleshooting principles of solid-state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable frequency drivesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentSystem Controls 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 HVAC systems and their controls and how to troubleshoot the associated electrical equipment following NEC® requirementsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentSystem Controls 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 heat tracing systems, their applications, and installation requirementsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentSystem Controls 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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Relate basic motor operation to maintenance and replacementAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentSystem Controls 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 NEC® and cable manufacturers’ requirements for medium-voltage terminations and splicesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentSystem Controls 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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Identify the National Electrical Code® requirements for special occupancies or installationsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentSystem Controls 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 to competencies covered in this courseAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentSystem Controls 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 associated with system controlsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written and/or Skill AssessmentSystem Controls 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