Course Offerings

This course continues instruction for work as an Electrical Apprentice at new construction sites and on remodeling and renovation projects. The course completes the series by providing more advanced concepts and elaborating on information discussed in Levels 1, 2, and 3. Topics discussed will include areas such as electrical system load calculations for feeders and services, electrical requirements for health care facilities, standby and emergency power systems, basics of electronics theory, fire alarm systems, and specialty transformers and their appropriate use. Students will also be trained in the use of advanced controls, HVAC controls, heat tracing and freeze protection systems, motor operation and maintenance, medium-voltage terminations and splices, electrical requirements for specialized locations, and fundamentals of crew leadership. Students will also receive OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training for the Construction Industry. Electrical Apprenticeship Level 4 is the final course in the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum for Electrical Apprenticeship.

Course Objectives

learn more advanced skills required of a fourth year Electrical Apprentice. Students will develop knowledge, skills and abilities in areas such as electrical system load calculations for feeders and services, electrical requirements for health care facilities, standby and emergency power systems, basics of electronics theory, fire alarm systems, and specialty transformers and their appropriate use. Students will also be trained in the use of advanced controls, HVAC controls, heat tracing and freeze protection systems, motor operation and maintenance, medium-voltage terminations and splices, electrical requirements for specialized locations, and fundamentals of crew leadership. Finally, students will receive OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training for the Construction Industry.

Outline of Instruction

Electrical Apprentice Level 4
a. Load Calculations - Feeders and Services
b. Health Care Facilities
c. Standby and Emergency Systems
d. Basic Electronic Theory
e. Fire Alarm Systems
f. Specialty Transformers
g. Advanced Controls
h. HVAC Controls
i. Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection
j. Motor Operation and Maintenance
k. Medium-Voltage Terminations/Splices
l. Special Locations
m. Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
n. OSHA 30-Hour Safety for the Construction Industry Certification

Contact Hours

180

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Students who successfully complete the requirements for this course will be eligible to receive certification from NCCER and will receive credit for completion of the fourth year of training as an Apprentice Electrician.

Website

apprenticeshipNC.com/apprentices; http://www.nccer.org/training-and-certifications

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

See Outline of Instruction

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

NCCER Core Curriculum, or Successful Completion of NCCER Core Curriculum Knowledge Verification Assessment
NCCER Electrical, Level 1
NCCER Electrical, Level 2
NCCER Electrical, Level 3

Learning Supplies Needed

NCCER Electrical Level Four Trainee Guide and the National Electrical Code Book.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Electrical Lab where students can perform hands-on assessments

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Passed all written tests with a minimum grade of 70%,Successfully completed all hands-on performance assessments

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Registered Electrical Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Electrical Apprentice Level 4

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Yes

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Electrical Apprentice

Related Courses

APP-3612G1

APP-3612B1

APP-3612A1

CAR-3108K1

Course Contact Information

Wake Tech Apprenticeship
919-334-1624
[email protected]