This
craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills. For more information contact training@abcnys.org.
Orientation to the Trade
Provides an overview of the electrical trade and discusses the career paths available to electricians.
Electrical Safety
Covers safety rules and regulations for electricians. Teaches the necessary precautions to take for various electrical hazards found on the job. Also teaches the OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedure.
Introduction to Electrical Circuits
Offers a general introduction to the electrical concepts used in Ohm’s law applied to DC series circuits. Includes atomic theory, electromotive force, resistance, and electric power equations.
Electrical Theory
Introduces series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Covers resistive circuits, Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws, and circuit analysis.
Introduction to the National Electrical Code®
Provides a navigational road map for using the NEC®. Introduces the layout of the NEC® and the types of information found within the code book. Allows trainees to practice finding information using an easy-to-follow procedure.
Device Boxes
Covers the hardware and systems used by an electrician to mount and support boxes, receptacles, and other electrical components. Covers NEC® fi ll and pull requirements for device, pull, and junction boxes under 100 cubic inches.
Hand Bending
Provides an introduction to conduit bending and installation. Covers the techniques for using hand-operated and step conduit benders, as well as cutting, reaming, and threading conduit.
Raceways and Fittings
Introduces the types and applications of raceways, wireways, and ducts. Stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.
Conductors and Cables
Focuses on the types and applications of conductors and covers proper wiring techniques. Stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.
Basic Electrical Construction Drawings
Focuses on electrical prints, drawings, and symbols. Teaches the types of information that can be found on schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams.
Residential Electrical Services
Covers the electrical devices and wiring techniques common to commercial and industrial construction and maintenance. Stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.
Electrical Test Equipment
Focuses on proper selection, inspection, and use of common electrical test equipment, including voltage testers, clamp-on ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, phase/motor rotation testers, and data recording equipment. Also covers safety precautions and meter category ratings.
National Electrical Code
The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. It is part of the National Fire Codes series published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).