ELECTRICAL 3 

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. 

Load Calculations – Branch Feeders and Circuits
Introduces the industry standards for electrical work, including the topics of branch circuits, rating and derating, and various types of residential and commercial electrical loads.

Conductor Selection and Calculations
Covers the types of conductors used in wiring systems, including insulation, current-carrying capacity, and temperature ratings.

Overcurrent Protection
Stresses the use of a variety of overcurrent protection devices, including circuit breakers and fuses, in all types of electrical systems.

Raceway, Box, and Fitting Fill Requirements 
Covers the number of conductors allowed in raceways, boxes, and fittings.

Wiring Devices
Covers popular receptacles and switches and takes an in-depth look at safety switches and other wiring devices.

Distribution Equipment
Explains distribution equipment, including grounding, switchboard and ground fault maintenance, transformers, and electrical drawing identification.

Distribution System Transformers
Discusses transformer types, construction, connections, protection, and grounding along with capacitors and rectifiers.

 

Lamps, Ballasts, and Components
Covers specific types of incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps, as well as ballasts, troubleshooting, and various types of lighting controls.

Motor Calculations
Covers single and multi-motor calculations to size conductors, overcurrent protection, and overload protection for motor applications.

Motor Maintenance, Part One
Covers proper maintenance of motors in use and in storage.  Includes a troubleshooting and motor identification guide.

Motor Controls
Provides information on selecting, sizing, and installing motor controllers. Also covers control circuit pilot devices and basic relay logic. 

Hazardous Locations
Covers all classes of hazardous locations, including seals, components, and equipment approved for use in various hazardous locations.

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).


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