ELEC 1550 Electrical 3A
This course is the fifth in a series of eight courses at the electrical apprentice level. This course meets the related apprenticeship training requirements of the State of Wyoming, Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety. It is not required that students be participating in an apprenticeship program to enroll in this course, but it is recommended. The curriculum for this course corresponds to the level 1 requirements of the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). This course continues instruction in the National Electrical Code, and instructs students in the topics of load calculators (branch and feeder circuits), conductor selection and calculations, overcurrent protection, raceway, box and fitting fill requirements, wiring devices, and equipment distribution. Students can expect to complete a minimum of 3 hours coursework outside of class each week. (Related apprenticeship training hours: 64 hours lecture - 48 hours outside coursework) (4 lect.)