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EPT 3180 - NCCER Electrician Level 4


Clock Hours: 180

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications NCCER

Course Description:
This course examines the installation of electrical systems in health care facilities, including the requirements for life safety and critical circuits. This course explains the NEC installation requirements for electric generators and storage batteries. Also, the technologies, codes, and wiring approaches used to assemble a fire alarm system.  Installation and troubleshooting techniques are included. This course explains the function and operation of basic electronic devices, including semiconductors, diodes, rectifiers, and transistors. This course covers various types of transformers and their applications.  It also provides information on selecting, sizing, and installing this equipment. This course discusses applications and operating principles of sold-state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable-frequency drives. It also covers basic troubleshooting procedures. It also provides a basic overview of HVAC systems and their controls. This course presents heat-tracing and freeze-protection systems along with various applications and installation requirements. This course covers motor cleaning, testing, and preventive maintenance with troubleshooting procedures. This course identifies types of medium-voltage cable and describes how to make various splices and terminations. It also covers hi-pot testing. This course describes the NEC requirements for selecting and installing equipment, enclosures, and devices for special locations that require unique attention. These locations include sites such as place of public assembly, theaters, carnivals, agricultural and livestock facilities, marinas, swimming pools, and temporary facilities. This course teaches skills needed to become an effective crew leader, as well as knowledge and abilities required to transition from craftworker to crew leader.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Facilities Heath Care

  1. List the types of health care facilities and their power requirements.
  2. Describe the categories and branch portions of the distribution circuits.
  3. List the required wiring methods in health care facilities.

Various Systems

  1. Differentiate EPTween emergency and standby systems and identify their primary components.
  2. Describe battery and UPS system types and explain their maintenance requirements.
  3. Describe the NEC requirements for emergency/standby power and lighting systems.
  4. Describe the various codes and standards that relate to fire alarm systems.
  5. Describe the basic types of fire alarm systems and their primary components.
  6. Describe fire alarm control panels and their primary features.
  7. Identify and describe approaches to fire alarm notification and communication/monitoring.
  8. Describe fire alarm system installation guidelines and requirements.

Electronic Theory

  1. Describe electronic fundamentals.
  2. Identify and describe semiconductor devices. 

Specialty Transformers

  1. Identify and describe various types of transformers.
  2. Identify instrument transformers.
  3. Define harmonics and explain how harmonic issues are identified and resolved.

Controls

  1. Describe the various types of relays used in motor control circuits.
  2. Explain how reduced voltage starting is accomplished.
  3. Describe the types and uses of adjustable-frequency drive.
  4. Describe motor braking methods.
  5. Describe how to troubleshoot motor controls.
  6. Describe the operating principles and major components of HVAC systems.
  7. Identify the types of thermostats and their uses.
  8. Identify and describe HVAC control systems and devices.
  9. Identify the NEC requirements that apply to HVAC systems.

Heat, Tracing & Freeze Protection

  1. Describe heat-tracing applications, components, controls, and selection/installation considerations related to piping.
  2. Describe roof, gutter, and downspout de-icing systems and the relevant selection/installation considerations.
  3. Describe snow-melting and anti-icing systems and the relevant selection/installation considerations.
  4. Describe other electric heat-tracing and warming systems and the relevant selection/installation considerations.

Motor Maintenance

  1. Identify the factors that affect motor reliability and lifespan.
  2. Describe maintenance and troubleshooting requirements for electric motors.
  3. Describe the guidelines for installing and commissioning electric motors.

Medium Voltage

  1. Describe how to splice medium-voltage cable.
  2. Describe termination classes and important considerations when creating terminations.
  3. Define high-potential testing and explain how such testing is conducted.

Special Locations

  1. Identify and select equipment, components, and wiring methods for various special locations and applications.
  2. Identify and select equipment, components, and wiring methods for marinas, boatyards, and bodies of water.
  3. Identify and select equipment, components, and wiring methods for pools, spas, tubs, and fountains.

Crew Leadership

  1. Describe the leadership issues and organizational structures in industry today.
  2. Explain how to incorporate leadership skills into work habits, including communications, motivation, team building, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  3. Identify a crew leader’s typical safety responsibilities with respect to common safety issues, including awareness of safety regulations and the cost of accidents.
  4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the planning process, scheduling, and cost and resource control.