Course Offerings

This course continues instruction for work as an Electrical Apprentice in new construction and on remodeling and renovation projects. It covers performance of load calculations for branch and feeder circuits, selecting appropriate conductors based on load calculations, practical applications of lighting, identification of hazardous locations, determining when overcurrent protection is appropriate and what measures to utilize, understanding electrical distribution equipment, the different types of transformers and their appropriate usage. Students will also develop an understanding of commercial electrical services, motor calculations and controls, and learn the electrical requirements for voice, data and video systems. Electrical Apprenticeship Level 3 is the third course in the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum for Electrical Apprenticeship.

Course Objectives

learn skills required of a third year Electrical Apprentice. Students will develop knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform load calculations for branch and feeder circuits, select appropriate conductors based on load calculations, know the practical applications of lighting, identify hazardous locations, determine when overcurrent protection is appropriate and what measures to utilize, understand electrical distribution equipment and the different types of transformers and their appropriate usage. Students will also develop an understanding of commercial electrical services, motor calculations and controls, and learn the electrical requirements for voice, data and video systems.

Outline of Instruction

Electrical Apprentice Level 3
a. Load Calculations - Branch and Feeder Circuits
b. Conductor Selection and Calculations
c. Practical Applications of Lighting
d. Hazardous Locations
e. Overcurrent Protection
f. Distribution Equipment
g. Transformers
h. Commercial Electrical Services
i. Motor Calculations
j. Voice, Data, and Video
k. Motor Controls

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 third year of training as an Electrical Apprentice.

Website

http://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
NCCER Electrical, Level 2

Learning Supplies Needed

NCCER Electrical Level Three 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
Pass 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 3

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

APP-3612B1

Course Contact Information

Larry Buie
919-334-1611
[email protected]