50-413-587Trade Electric 8
Course Information
Description
This course focuses on advanced electrical systems and leadership skills, including HVAC controls, heat tracing, motor operation, medium-voltage terminations, special locations, and crew leadership fundamentals. Apprentices will apply NEC compliance, OSHA safety standards, and hands-on labs to prepare for complex installations and supervisory roles.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Configure HVAC control systems and refrigeration loads in accordance with industry efficiency standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Program HVAC control sequences to optimize system reliability and energy efficiency
    Calculate AC refrigeration loads using National Electrical Code (NEC) formulas and environmental variables
    Wire HVAC system components to electrical control circuits per manufacturer specifications

  2. Install heat tracing and freeze protection systems for industrial and commercial environments
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Layout heat tracing systems that meet the thermal requirements of critical environments
    Compute electrical welder circuit requirements and solder connections to industry quality standards
    Verify that all heat tracing installations comply with specific NEC articles for freeze protection

  3. Troubleshoot motor systems utilizing NEC sizing and preventive strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Size motor branch circuits, conductors, and overcurrent protection using NEC tables and calculations
    Execute a scheduled preventive maintenance plan for industrial motors
    Diagnose motor system faults using multimeters or thermal imaging to restore operational performance

  4. Terminate medium-voltage and data communication cables according to technical specifications and code
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Construct medium-voltage splices and terminations that meet NEC insulation and shielding requirements
    Install grounding and bonding systems for data rooms to protect sensitive electronic equipment
    Perform fiber optic and copper terminations in a lab environment with a 100% pass rate on signal testing

  5. Design electrical installations for hazardous and special occupancy locations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Classify hazardous locations (Class, Division, Group) based on NEC Chapter 5 standards
    Evaluate installation sites for safety compliance
    Calculate available short-circuit current
    Verify that overcurrent protective devices meet the required ratings
    Draft electrical site plans for special locations using AutoCAD software

  6. Lead field operations and team activities to ensure project compliance and safety
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Rationalize the use of daily work plans and delegation based on individual skill sets
    Install lightning protection systems
    Verify the quality of exothermic welds on lightning protection systems
    Perform quality-control inspections of field work
    Monitor field operations for compliance with project standards and schedule
    Resolve conflict

  7. Implement comprehensive safety protocols across electrical and construction environments
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Inspect pneumatic tools and material handling equipment for defects prior to daily use
    Implement safe practices for pneumatic tools and hazard communication
    Select effective excavation protection (sloping, shoring, or trench boxes) based on soil type and depth
    Perform a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for high-risk tasks involving hoisting or rigging
    Demonstrate correct PPE selection and boundary setup for Arc Flash safety
    Inspect conveyors and material handling equipment
    Follow arc flash and arc welding/cutting safety procedures
    Apply ladder safety and accident prevention techniques
    Manage liquefied petroleum gas handling and chute safety
    Provide medical services and first aid readiness on job sites
    Operate power industrial trucks safely
    Maintain temporary electrical power systems

  8. Integrate battery storage systems into existing electrical installations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Install battery storage components in compliance with NEC Article 706
    Compare voltage and amperage differences between battery banks wired in series versus parallel
    Calibrate charge controller settings to match specific battery chemistry and system voltage
    Analyze the interface between storage and renewable sources