Course Offerings

This course continues instruction for work as an Electrical Apprentice in new construction and on remodeling and renovation projects. It covers alternating current, motor theory and application, electrical conduit bending and installation, pull and junction boxes, conductor types and installation, conductor terminations and splices, cable trays, grounding and bonding of electrical systems, circuit breakers and fuses, electric lighting, and control systems and their fundamental concepts. Electrical Level 2 is the second course in the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum for Electrical Apprenticeship.

Course Objectives

learn new skills required of a second year Electrical Apprentice. Students will develop knowledge, skills and abilities related to alternating current, motor theory and application, electrical conduit bending and installation, pull and junction boxes, conductor types and installation, conductor terminations and splices, cable trays, grounding and bonding of electrical systems, circuit breakers and fuses, electric lighting, and control systems and their fundamental concepts.

Outline of instruction

Electrical Apprentice Level 2
a. Alternating Current
b. Motors: Theory and Application
c. Electric Lighting
d. Conduit Bending
e. Pull and Junction Boxes
f. Conductor Installations
g. Cable Tray
h. Conductor Terminations and Splices
i. Grounding and Bonding
j. Circuit Breakers and Fuses
k. Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts

CEUs

0

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 second year of training as an Electrical Apprentice.

Website

https://www.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

Text and Supplies Needed

NCCER Electrical Level Two Trainee Guide. Also needed - National Electrical Code.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Electrical Lab where students can perform hands on assessments

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Passed written tests for each subject 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 2

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Yes

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Electrical Apprentice

Related Courses

CAR-3108K1

APP-3612A1

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