Course

50-413-786 Motor Applications, Motor Controls, and Commercial Installations
Course Information
Description
Course competencies examine selecting and wiring transformers, applying NEC requirements and installation requirements for commercial electrical services, and motor controls. Apprentices will also explore low voltage systems and components. Electrical safety work practices and codes are reinforced in this course. This course aligns with the second half of the NCCER level 3 curriculum for construction electricians.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Explore the methods and procedures used in selecting and wiring transformers
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Motor Applications & Commercial Installation Worksheets
    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. Apply National Electrical Code® requirements and general installation considerations for commercial electrical services
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Motor Applications & Commercial Installation Worksheets
    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. Perform calculations used to size motor branch and feeder circuits, overcurrent protection, and disconnects
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Motor Applications & Commercial Installation Worksheets
    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. Describe procedures used when selecting, installing, and maintaining cable systems for voice, data, and video systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Motor Applications & Commercial Installation Worksheets
    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 methods and procedures used in selecting and wiring motor controls
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Motor Applications & Commercial Installation Worksheets
    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 to competencies covered in this course
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Motor Applications & Commercial Installation Worksheets
    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 the requirements and structure of the National Electrical Code® to electrician job duties and tasks
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Motor Applications & Commercial Installation Worksheets
    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