Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0034
Version:
4
Organization's ID:
J200LM.I3; R233LM.L; R223LM.L; J292LM.K2
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
180 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 National Electric Code
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Career Readiness
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Residential Wiring
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Basic Technical Mathematics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare students for completion of the Third Year Residential Wiremen Bundle.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the history, growth and development of the NEBF
  • Explain how all Journeymen Electrical Workers are Instructors and what their responsibilities are
  • Describe and explain three basic theories on motivation
  • Explain how the NLRB works and what jurisdictional authority it has
  • Determine the full-load current rating of a motor for sizing of various components of a motor installation
  • Calculate range loads as applied to services, feeders, and branch circuits
  • Identify service terminology and general service installation requirements
  • Attain a basic understanding of circuit protection and how the overcurrent protective device can protect against overcurrent conditions
  • Apply OCPD amperage ratings as required by the Code
  • Compute branch-circuit general lighting loads for several types of occupancies
  • Calculate branch-circuit and feeder continuous and noncontinuous loads
  • Calculate residential lighting loads, appliance loads, and HVAC loads
  • Calculate multi-family dwelling lighting loads, appliance loads, and HVAC loads
  • Identify the requirements for installing receptacles in locations where pools, fountains, spas, or hot tubs are installed
  • Identify photovoltaic circuit and conductor sizing, including requirements for the protection of those circuits
  • Identify and list five basic parts of a low-voltage, remote control lighting circuit
  • Draw standard AC/R schematic diagrams using standard symbology
  • List three critical factors to consider when locating a thermostat
  • Calculate the resistance and amperage for electric water heater elements
  • Identify the locations required for smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms
  • List the requirements for service disconnects and panelboards
  • Calculate the cost of using electrical energy
  • Calculate available short-circuit current for single-phase transformers

General Topics:

  • Orientation
  • Code
  • Job information
  • Wiring practices
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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