National Electrical Code & Calculations

Catalog description

Students will be introduced to the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standards. Students will be able to recognize electrical code violations that are associated with residential and commercial installations. Students will learn how to do the calculations for load, conduit and box fill, as well as conductor, transformer, and residential service sizing. This course meets the state requirement for entry level electricians to obtain their trainee card. The course also prepares students for the state journeyman certification exam and other field related exams. Students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of this course.