ELAP 1575 Electrical Apprenticeship 4A

This course is the seventh 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 and 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 4 requirements of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). This course will instruct students in the topics of load calculations, lighting, emergency and alarm systems, basic electronic theory, and specialty transformers. Students can expect to complete a minimum of 3 hours coursework outside of class each week. (Related apprenticeship training hours: 48 hours lecture - 48 hours outside coursework)(3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

• Load Calculations (Feeders and Services)
• Practical Applications of Lighting
• Standby and Emergency Systems
• Basic Electronic Theory
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Specialty Transformers

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Explain National Electrical Code (NEC) and other industry standards requirements pertaining to each major topic.

2. Calculate:

2a. loads and ampacities for feeders,

2b. electric motor loads on feeders,

2c. loads for retail stores, office buildings, dwellings, restaurants, hotels/motels, schools and other institutional projects, and

2d. power and supply feeders for farms, marinas, and boatyards.

3. Size feeder overcurrent protection devices and apply derating factors.

4. Apply tap rules.

5. Explain lighting terms.

6. Classify lighting fixtures, describe the general lighting pattern produced by each type, and select the appropriate fixtures for specific applications.

7. Recognize and describe emergency systems, standby systems, optional standby systems, types of standby generators, automatic and manual transfer switches, storage batteries, and UPSs.

8. Identify electronic system components and the leads of various solid-state devices.

9. Describe electrical characteristics and basic materials of solid-state devices, diodes, LEDs, SCRs, and transistors.

10. Interpret electronic schematic diagrams.

11. Explain and describe characteristics and functions of various fire alarm system components, different types of circuitry, theory behind conventional, addressable, and analog fire alarm systems.

12. Identify and describe power transformer connections and specialty transformers.

Other Information

Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:

Instructor(s) for this course must be approved by the State of Wyoming, Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety Office. Students will be assessed through module exams and in-class performance tests.