APR 227B - National Electrical Code II

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice.

Course Description: The second in a three-part series designed to familiarize the Electrical Apprentice with the current National Electrical Code (NEC) edition. Emphasis within this course will include box and conduit fill, voltage drops, feeders, branch circuits and service calculations for commercial and residential installations. All topics will include technical applications and NEC implications.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Size wire to accommodate distance, conduit fill, box size.
CLO#2: Determine proper box size based on calculated conductor requirements based on the current NEC codebook.
CLO#3: Discuss and explain the installation of receptacles, switches, panelboards, and the application of cords as wiring methods.
CLO#4: Determine the application of specific wiring methods defined in the NEC, their restrictions and limitations. Relate this to Article 300, wiring methods. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#5: Calculate motor loads, conductor sizing for motor branch circuit and feeders, size motor disconnecting means and adjustable speed drives.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Calculator 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.