Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0026
Organization's ID:
BL-A3-SUITE16
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
180 hours; 1,500 hours of field cooperative experience
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Three Phase Electrical Power
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 National Electric Code (NEC) Advanced
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Safety
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare students for completion of the 3rd Year Inside Blended Learning bundle. This bundle is a combination of the following courses: AC Theory, Level II; Rigging, Hoisting, and Signaling, Level I; Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices, Level II; Code and Practices 3, Level I; Blueprints, Level II; Fire Alarm Systems, Level I; and Grounding and Bonding, Level I. It provides a complete overview of AC theory, including in depth lessons on the use of trigonometry and vector math in circuit analysis, the concepts of resistive, inductive and capacitive effects as they interact in series, parallel and combination alternating-current (AC) circuits, polyphase power, AC and DC power generation, filters, resonance, and power factor. Students will use hands-on labs to reinforce information presented on WYE and DELTA connections and three-phase buck-boost transformers. The course provides an overview of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. This course content covers key NEC overcurrent protection requirements (primarily 600V or less) with practical application material. The students will draw and recognize common scales and symbols for residential, commercial, and industrial environments. The student also will complete a Residential take-off and price quotation. This course introduces the basic fire alarm systems and the codes and standards that are associated with fire alarm systems. It introduces common installation, startup, and checkout procedures. Students will understand the basic grounding and bonding fundamentals, AC systems, service equipment, and main bonding jumpers.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify fundamentals of transformers and the different types of transformers
  • Demonstrate proper installation procedures as well as the foundation principles of three-phase systems
  • Understand the hazards of energized electrical equipment and circuits and the manner and conditions under which such work may be performed
  • Demonstrate how to calculate fault currents
  • Complete a Residential take-off and price quotation
  • Understand the function and fundamental design of transformers
  • Recognize the personal protective equipment and protective clothing available for additional safety
  • Identify NEC overcurrent protection requirements (primarily 600V or less) with practical application material
  • Draw and recognize common scales and symbols for residential, commercial, and industrial environments
  • Understand the basic grounding and bonding fundamentals, also AC systems, service equipment, and main bonding jumpers
  • Determine ground fault protection of equipment and special location requirements for grounding and bonding

General Topics:

  • AC Theory, Level II
  • Rigging, Hoisting, and Signaling, Level I
  • Code and Practices 3, Level I
  • Electrical Safety-related Work Practices, Level II
  • Blueprints, Level II
  • Fire Alarm Systems, Level I
  • Grounding and Bonding, Level I
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials