BET 3170 - NCCER Electrician Level 3

Clock Hours:  50

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains how to calculate branch circuit and feeder loads for residential and commercial applications.  It also covers various derating factors.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Calculate branch circuit loads.Calculate branch circuit ratings.
  • Apply derating factors.
  • Calculate branch circuit ampacity.
• Identify residential branch circuit requirements.
• Calculate commercial loads.

NCCER Course Topic:  Lighting

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains how to identify lamps and lighting systems, and how to select lighting systems for various applications.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify lamps and lighting fixtures.
• Select lighting systems for various applications.

NCCER Course Topic:  Hazardous Locations

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describe the NEC classifications and requirement for hazardous locations.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify hazardous locations of all classes.
• Prevent ignitions and explosions in hazardous locations.

NCCER Course Topic:  Overcurrent Protection

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains how to size and select circuit breakers and fuses for various applications.  It also covers short circuit calculations and troubleshooting.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Recognize overcurrent conditions.
• Identify fuses and their applications.
• Identify circuit breakers and their applications.
• Size and select overcurrent devices
• Test and troubleshoot circuit breakers and fuses

NCCER Course Topic:  Distribution Equipment

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course examines switchboards and switchgear, including NEC requirement for installation, grounding, and maintenance.  It also covers ground fault relay testing.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify electrical distribution system components.
• Identify the installation requirements for distribution equipment.
• Test and maintain switchgear.

NCCER Course Topic: Transformers & Commercial Electrical Services

Clock Hours:  46

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the construction, operation, and applications of various transformers.  It also cover transformer connections and grounding requirements. Also, it describes the components, installation considerations, and NEC requirements for commercial electrical services.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the construction and operation of a transformer.
• Apply the NEC requirements for transformers and capacitors.
• Troubleshoot and maintain transformers.
• Identify installation considerations for commercial services.
• Install commercial services.

NCCER Course Topic:  Motor Calculations

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the calculations required to size the conductors and overcurrent protection required for motor applications.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify motor connections and operating characteristics.
• Size motor circuit conductors.
• Size motor protective devices.

NCCER Course Topic: Voice, Data, & Video

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description: This course covers the installation, termination, and testing of voice, data, and video cabling systems.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Install structured cabling systems.
• Install and terminate various types of cable.

NCCER Course Topic:  Motor Controls

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course provides information on selecting, sizing, and installing motor controllers.  It also covers control circuit pilot devices and basic relay logic.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify relays and contactors.
• Select magnetic and manual motor starters.
• Identify control transformers and pilot devices.
• Identify installation considerations for motor controls.