50-413-586Trade Electric 7
Course Information
Description
This course prepares apprentices for advanced electrical design and installation tasks, focusing on load calculations, health care facilities, emergency systems, specialty transformers, advanced controls, and fire alarm systems. Learners will apply NEC requirements, OSHA safety standards, and electronic theory while reinforcing exam readiness.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Perform load calculations for feeders and services in accordance with the National Electrical Code
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Calculate total connected loads for feeders and services using NEC Article 220 methods
    Determine conductor sizes and overcurrent protection ratings by applying standard demand factors
    Verify that service calculations meet both NEC requirements and OSHA job-site safety standards

  2. Apply specialized electrical requirements for health care facility environments
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Identify the specific requirements for patient care spaces as defined by NFPA 99 and NEC Article 517
    Construct wiring systems for critical and life safety branches to ensure circuit segregation
    Install redundant grounding and bonding systems required for sensitive patient care areas

  3. Install standby and emergency power systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Classify power systems as Emergency, Legally Required Standby, or Optional Standby per NEC definitions
    Size backup generators and transfer switches based on peak load requirements and inrush current
    Test system operation to ensure the automatic restoration of power to critical loads within code-mandated timeframes

  4. Diagnose electrical control circuits using basic electronic theory
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Test electronic components (e.g., diodes, capacitors, transistors) to determine their functional status in a circuit
    Measure voltage, current, and resistance in solid-state systems using a digital multimeter
    Isolate faults in electronic control boards by comparing measured values to theoretical design specifications

  5. Install fire alarm systems according to code specifications
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Wire initiating devices and notification appliances to a fire alarm control panel (FACP) per NFPA 72
    Distinguish between power-limited and non-power-limited fire alarm circuits for proper cable routing
    Perform a system functional test to verify communication between sensors and notification devices

  6. Configure specialty transformer installations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Connect specialty transformers (e.g., buck-boost, isolation, or autotransformers) for specific voltage requirements
    Size overcurrent protection and grounding conductors for transformers using NEC Article 450
    Measure primary and secondary values to diagnose performance issues or safety hazards

  7. Implement essential safety practices for electrical and construction environments
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    Setup warning line systems and fall protection equipment for scaffold work
    Inspect stairways, ladders, and rails for compliance with safety standards prior to use
    Monitor air quality and carbon monoxide levels when operating temporary heating or internal combustion equipment
    Execute safe work practices for abrasive wheels and high-heat operations (welding/cutting)
    Rig materials for hoisting and storage using industry-standard weight-rating and securing techniques

  8. Install DC electric vehicle charging systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    EV charging equipment is installed in compliance with NEC Article 625 standards
    Demonstrate safe handling of high-voltage DC equipment, including proper discharge and isolation checks
    Diagnose system faults by interpreting manufacturer-specific error codes and diagnostic data
    Map the integration points between EV chargers, battery storage units, and solar PV arrays