Course

50-413-783 Applied 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 (Course Outcomes)
  1. Apply principles of alternating current
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Applied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting 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 operation and applications of various types of motors, motor enclosures, motor ratings, and motor braking
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Applied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting 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. Describe various methods and procedures for the handling and installing different types of lamps and lighting fixtures
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Applied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting 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

  4. Demonstrate the methods and procedures used in conduit bending
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Applied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting 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. Apply the requirements and structure of the National Electrical Code® to electrician job duties and tasks covered in competencies for this course
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Applied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting 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 electrical safety work practices with competencies covered in this course
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Applied AC, Motors, Conduit & Lighting 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