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Install conductors
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Feeder and service loads are calculated using NEC methods
Explain methods of installing conductors in raceways
Identify factors affecting pulling tension
Use wire pulling equipment and lubricants
Performance meets NEC standards and manufacturer specifications
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Install cable tray types and their applications
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Identify cable tray types and their applications
Verify mechanical clearances
Tray fill calculations are based on cable dimensions
Support systems and hardware are anchored securely
Implement bonding and grounding procedures
Firestopping measures are applied
Installation is executed per manufacturer instructions and NEC
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Perform conductor terminations and splices
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Prepare conductors for termination
Select the correct connector or terminal based on the wire gauge, material, and voltage rating
Termination devices are precisely aligned for conductor size/type
Torquing of terminals is within tolerance range as required by NEC
Splicing methods are code-compliant
Identify common termination faults
Arrange conductors within enclosures
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Install grounding and bonding systems
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Compare grounding versus bonding
Identify grounding electrode systems
Install grounding electrode conductors
Bond the neutral conductor to the grounding bridge
Bond non-current-carrying metal parts
Establish an effective ground-fault current path
Verify the continuity and resistance of the grounding system
Performance meets NEC rules for grounding and bonding conductors
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Install circuit breakers and fuses
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Identify types of OCPDs (circuit breakers and fuses)
Select correct OCPD type based on system requirements
Match fuse classes to specific fuse holder and application
Size circuit breakers and fuses
Perform visual and mechanical inspections of used or tripped devices
Label the directory in accordance with NEC
Interpret NEC requirements for OCPD installation and sizing
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Construct basic control circuits using ladder logic and standard control components
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Identify control components by their physical characteristics and electrical symbols
Interpret ladder logic diagrams to identify the path of current, the relationship between input and output devices, and the intended sequence of operation
Wire a control transformer
Construct a three-wire motor control circuit using a start/stop station
Integrate safety interlocks (mechanical or electrical)
Secure conductors
Apply industry-standard color coding for control wiring
Verify circuit functionality through a de-energized continuity check and a live functional test
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Examine how Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, batteries, and renewable energy sources interface within modern electrical installations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Describe the basic concepts behind DC electric vehicle charging systems, including common components, charging levels, and general operating principles
Explain fundamental battery characteristics and operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems
Explain how batteries function within electrical systems
Recognize the role of energy storage components such as charge controllers
Describe how energy storage components contribute to simple system configurations
Evaluate safety protocols for DC systems