Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0082
Organization's ID:
JSS3
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
160 hours; 3,000 hours field experience
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 career orientation
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Substation Safety
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Advanced Wiring Essentials
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 High Voltage Transformers
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 High Voltage Power Circuit Breakers
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Substation Ancillary Systems
Total of 15 semester hours in the lower-division degree category
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare students for completion of the Third Year Substation Bundle. This is a three-year program of study with field experience for Journeyman status in the electrical construction industry.

Learning Outcomes:

  • understand your union by-laws, parliamentary procedures, NEBF, and labor relations
  • understand the practice of motivation and leadership, foremanship, and Journeyman responsibilities
  • understand of safety in energized and de-energized situations
  • recognize and apply cable splicing tools and materials and apply the skills learned
  • understand Fiber Optics
  • understand high voltage power transformers operations
  • test and maintain high voltage transformers
  • understand circuit breakers, welding, and infrared thermography
  • understand substation control and monitoring and the commissioning and energizing of a substation

General Topics:

  • Career orientation for the electrician
  • High voltage safety
  • Wiring and splicing for electrical power distribution applications
  • High voltage transformers, construction, testing and maintenance
  • High voltage power circuit breakers, testing and maintenance
  • Substation systems equipment, interconnections, maintenance
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials