50-413-570Tech Electric 7
Course Information
Description
This course develops advanced skills in applying electrical codes, performing complex calculations, evaluating specialized environments, and analyzing electrical system components. Learners integrate these abilities to assess and troubleshoot electrical installations in accordance with industry standards and safe work practices.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Verify electrical installation compliance through the application of advanced codes and standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Locate specific code requirements in the NEC for complex installation scenarios
    Audit existing installations against current industry standards to identify non-compliance
    Document corrective action plans for common field deficiencies
    Execute tasks using industry-recognized PPE and professional safety protocols

  2. Calculate system parameters for design and verification of electrical infrastructure
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Size conductors, overcurrent protection devices (OCPDs), and loads for multi-family or industrial services
    Compute demand factors for specialized equipment using NEC Chapter 9 tables
    Solve multi-step load calculations for feeders and branch circuits
    Validate all mathematical results against corresponding NEC reference tables

  3. Design electrical systems for environments requiring specialized protection
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Classify hazardous or sensitive environments based on specific atmospheric or physical risk factors
    Select wiring methods and enclosures (e.g., NEMA ratings) appropriate for the classified location
    Install specialized equipment following NEC requirements for sensitive or hazardous areas
    Verify the integrity of specialized grounding and bonding in high-risk zones

  4. Diagnose the performance and application of advanced electrical system components
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Measure the electrical characteristics (voltage, current, impedance) of key system components
    Compare component performance data against manufacturer specifications to evaluate system impact
    Install advanced components in compliance with specific NEC protection requirements
    Troubleshoot component failures using diagnostic tools like power quality analyzers or oscilloscopes

  5. Evaluate the integration of supplemental or interconnected power sources
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Diagram the flow of power between supplemental sources and the primary utility grid
    Install isolation switches and backfeed prevention devices to ensure technician safety
    Interpret complex one-line diagrams to identify system interconnection points
    Test the grounding and bonding of interconnected systems for code compliance

  6. Appraise complete electrical installations through integrated analysis and documentation
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Solve scenario-based problems that require the simultaneous application of multiple code sections
    Inspect full system-level installations to identify cross-categorical compliance issues
    Propose system modifications that improve overall reliability and safety margins
    Generate a professional technical report summarizing all inspection findings and recommendations

  7. Troubleshoot DC electric vehicle charging infrastructure
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Configure EV charger installations in accordance with NEC Article 625
    Demonstrate proper high-voltage DC safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO)
    Troubleshoot system faults by interpreting manufacturer-specific error codes
    Map the integration of EV chargers with battery storage and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
    Implement safety and fire protection measures

  8. Interpret code knowledge, mathematical calculations, and component analysis to perform a comprehensive system audit
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Identify discrepancies between the physical wiring and the original engineered blueprints
    Correlate calculation errors with observed component performance issues
    Determine if existing conductors can safely support the current connected load
    Assess overcurrent protection devices (OCPDs) to ensure their interrupting ratings (AIC) meet or exceed the calculated available fault current at the service point
    Analyze component performance data (e.g., voltage drop under load or thermal signatures) to pinpoint areas where the installation may be underperforming or failing
    Cross-reference observed installation methods in "special locations" against specific NEC Chapter 5 requirements
    Prioritize deficiencies based on safety risk and code violations