APR 227E - Oregon Electrical License Prep II

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice.

Course Description: The second of three courses designed to prepare the Apprentice Electrician to pass the Oregon Electrical licensing exam. Course serves as a review of current electrical code calculations using standard and optional methods, practical electrical applications and workplace safety practices. All testing will simulate the Oregon Electrical Licensing Examination.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Locate various indexes and references for the National Code Handbook.
CLO#2: Calculate Ampacities of Branch Circuits, Motors, Motor Control Circuits, Branch Circuit and Feeder Taps, Box Fill and Conductor Sizing, Cooking Equipment, Dwelling Unit Service Calculations and Commercial Service. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#3: Select Code Articles used in determining proper installation of electrical systems.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator, ruler and notebook.

ACTI Code and Course Type
230 Career / Tech Apprenticeship

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.