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Research the structure of the National Electric Code
Assessment Strategies
by creating a table that shows the structure of the national electric code
given estimated time of 3 hours
Criteria
the table is sturctured to reflect the structure of the code
the table includes definitions for each common electrical term required by the course instructor
the table includes a column defining the content of each of the code chapters
the table includes examples of situations covered by the code
the table includes examples of situations NOT covered by the code
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Define requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations
Assessment Strategies
by classifying topics items into a list that are relevant to ALL electrical situations
given estimated time of 8 hours
Criteria
list includes all of the significant installation rules common to any electrical installation
list includes all of the branch circuit requirements common to any electrical installation
list includes all of the feeder calculation requirements common to any electrical installation
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Plan the installation of an overcurrent protection device
Assessment Strategies
by selecting the appropriate overcurrent device
by properly placing the overcurrent device
in a simulated industrial plant
given estimated time of 8 hours
Criteria
apprentice selects overcurrent protective devices (OCPD) appropriate for the given equipment
apprentice selects overcurrent protective devices (OCPD) appropriate for the given conductors
apprentice describes the correct location for the OCPC
apprentice identifies the rating found on fuses and breakers
apprentice cites the applicable requirements for installing surge arrestors
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Apply article 250 (grounding) to industrial electrical situations
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written response to each of four case studies applying NEC article 250 - Grounding
given references used in the field
given estimated time of 36 hours
Criteria
each case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the each case
each case study response outlines in detail the rationale for any decisions made by the apprentice
each case study response is supported by relevant sections of the NEC
each case study response is well organized
case study response for case study #1 - Purpose of Grounding, includes definitions of grounding terms and lists the seven factors which effect the level of fault current available in an electrical system
case study response for case study #2 - Grounding Electrode System, includes definitions of grounding terms and lists locations permitted for terminating the grounding electrode in a separately derived system
case study response for case study #3 - Grounded Conductors, includes definitions of grounding terms and lists all rules for installing a grounded conductor
case study response for case study #4 - Equipment Grounding, includes definitions of grounding terms and lists all materials permitted and color requirements for the equipment grounding conductor
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Apply article 300 (wiring methods) to industrial electrical situations
Assessment Strategies
by creating a model of a "typical" industrial installation
by writing an explanation of your model
given estimated time of 6 hours
Criteria
model is your own work (sign this criterion)
model is scaled down and demonstrates the installation of some component in an industrial setting
model includes color and labels for clarification and if actual wire size and components are not used, the wires in the model are labeled as to what they WOULD be in a real situation
model is neat and complies with NEC
explanation includes a clear description of how the model demonstrates the actual industrial installation and related concepts
explanation includes examples of how the model simulates the real item
explanation points out where the model differs from the real item
explanation evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
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Select the proper conductor and raceway for an industrial electrical installations
Assessment Strategies
by selecting conductors and raceways for a typical industrial electrical installation
given a simulated typical industrial electrical installation
given estimated time of 12 hours
Criteria
apprentice explains choice for raceway type
apprentice explains choice for conductor size
apprentice can cite applicable NEC
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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
given estimated time of 8 hours
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
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Size cords and cables for typical industrial electrical installations
Assessment Strategies
by sizing cords and cables for a typical industrial electrical installation
given a simulated typical industrial electrical installation
given estimated time of 4 hours
Criteria
apprentice explains choice for exterior jacket
apprentice explains choice for cord or cable
apprentice explains any specific concerns for installing receptacles in specific locations
apprentice can cite applicable NEC
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Select the required electrical components for typical industrial electrical motor installation
Assessment Strategies
by selecting the required electrical components for a typical industrial electrical motor installation situation
by making necessary calculations for a typical industrial electrical motor installation situation
by creating a motor installation plan
given estimated time of 20 hours
Criteria
the motor installation plan shows sizing for all controls, conductors, switches, branches, etc.
the motor installation plan shows calculations for determining component sizes
the motor installation plan shows steps in a logical order
the motor installation plan includes all required safety equipment in the installation
the motor installation plan refers to applicable sections of the NEC and complies with NEC requirements
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Plan the protection requirements for a typical industrial electrical transformer installation
Assessment Strategies
by selecting the required electrical components for a typical industrial electrical transformer installation situation
by making necessary calculations for a typical industrial electrical transformer installation situation
by creating a transformer installation plan
given estimated time of 16 hours
Criteria
the transformer installation plan shows sizing for all controls, conductors, switches, branches, etc.
the transformer installation plan shows calculations for determining component sizes
the transformer installation plan shows steps in a logical order
the transformer installation plan includes all required safety equipment in the installation
the transformer installation plan refers to applicable sections of the NEC and complies with NEC requirements
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Plan equipment installation in hazardous locations
Assessment Strategies
by creating a plan for installation of electrical equipment in hazardous locations
given estimated time of 8 hours
Criteria
the hazardous location installation plan includes definitions of location or situation specific terms
the hazardous location installation plan accounts for all situation requirements
the hazardous location installation plan addresses class and group classifications as appropriate
the hazardous location installation plan lists and defines all necessary equipment markings
the hazardous location installation plan accounts for any temperature limitations
the hazardous location installation plan addresses class and group classifications as appropriate to location(s)
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Outline servicing and or installation requirements for cranes, hoists, and elevators
Assessment Strategies
by creating a plan for installation of cranes, hoists, and elevators
given estimated time of 4 hours
Criteria
the crane/hoist/elevator installation plan shows approved wired methods
the crane/hoist/elevator installation plan shows proper conductor selection
the crane/hoist/elevator installation plan shows proper conductor protection methods
the crane/hoist/elevator installation plan shows steps and/or procedures for conductor installation
the crane/hoist/elevator installation plan shows steps and/or procedures for raceway installation
the crane/hoist/elevator installation plan addresses sizing and installation od disconnecting means
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Plan an electric welder installation
Assessment Strategies
by creating a plan for installation of an electric welder
given estimated time of 4 hours
Criteria
the electric welder installation plan specifies if the installation is for transformer or rectifier welder
the electric welder installation plan shows approved methods for motor generator arc welders
the electric welder installation plan shows approved methods for resistence welders
the electric welder installation plan shows installation requirements for welding cable
the electric welder installation plan shows how the installation will comply with local utility requirements
the electric welder installation plan shows proper conductor selection for the specific installation
the electric welder installation plan shows how the installation will comply with NEC requirements
the electric welder installation plan shows how the installation will be modified for single or group installations
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Outline the installation requirements for information and communication cable
Assessment Strategies
by creating a chart showing types of communication cables and their installation requirements
given estimated time of 4 hours
Criteria
the charts horizontal axis shows the information or communication cable type with a seperate column for EACH type
the charts vertical axis shows cable function, special tooling required, advantages, disadvantages, and installation requirements with a seperate row for EACH requirement
apprentice has the chart completely filled in
apprentice information the chart is 100% accurate
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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
given estimated time of 4 hours
Criteria
the charts horizontal axis shows the information for fire pump, emergency system, or fire alarm system type with a seperate column for EACH type
the charts vertical axis shows the pump or system function, special tooling required, advantages, disadvantages, and installation requirements with a seperate row for EACH requirement
apprentice has the chart completely filled in
apprentice information the chart is 100% accurate