Electrical Level 1 Trainee Guide

by NCCER

• ISBN13: 9780133829594
• ISBN10: 0133829596
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-05-20
• Publisher: PEARSO

Summary

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Orientation to the Electrical Trade, Electrical Safety, Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Electrical Theory, Introduction to the National Electrical Code, Device Boxes, Hand Bending, Raceways and Fittings, Conductors and Cables, Basic Electrical Construction Drawings, Residential Electrical Services, and Electrical Test Equipment.

 

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NCCER CONNECT

HARDCOVER ISBN
Trainee Guide: 978-0-13-383005-7
PAPERBACK ISBN
Trainee Guide:978-0-13-382959-4
Instructor Guide:  978-0-13-383004-0

 

 

Table of Contents

MODULES 185 Hours (Includes 72.5 hours of Core Curriculum which is a prerequisite for completion and must be purchased separately.)
All of the modules listed below are included in the Trainee and Instructor Guide(s). The following ISBN and pricing information is for ordering individual modules only.

Orientation to the Electrical Trade (2.5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378774-0
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378734-4
(Module ID 26101-14) Provides an overview of the electrical trade and discusses the career paths available to electricians.

Electrical Safety (10 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378775-7
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378780-1
(Module ID 26102-14) Covers safety rules and regulations for electricians, including precautions for electrical hazards found on the job. Also covers the OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedure.

Introduction to Electrical Circuits (7.5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378776-4
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384203-6
(Module ID 26103-14) Introduces electrical concepts used in Ohm’s law applied to DC series circuits. Covers atomic theory,
electromotive force, resistance, and electric power equations.

Electrical Theory (7.5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378777-1
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384204-3
(Module ID 26104-14) Introduces series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Covers resistive circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage and
current laws, and circuit analysis.

Introduction to the National Electrical Code® (7.5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378778-8
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384205-0
(Module ID 26105-14) Provides a road map for using the NEC®. Introduces the layout and the types of information
found within the code book. Allows trainees to practice finding information using an easy-to-follow procedure.

Device Boxes (10 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384185-5
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384207-4
(Module ID 26106-14) Covers the hardware and systems used by an electrician to mount and support boxes, receptacles,
and other electrical components. Also covers NEC® fill and pull requirements for device, pull, and junction boxes under 100
cubic inches.

Hand Bending (10 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384186-2
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384208-1
(Module ID 26107-14) Introduces 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 (20 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384187-9
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384209-8
(Module ID 26108-14) Introduces the types and applications of raceways, wireways, and ducts. Stresses the appropriate NEC®
requirements.

Conductors and Cables (10 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384188-6
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384210-4
(Module ID 26109-14) Focuses on the types and applications of conductors and covers proper wiring techniques. Stresses the
appropriate NEC® requirements.

Basic Electrical Construction Drawings (7.5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384189-3
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384211-1
(Module ID 26110-14) Describes electrical prints, drawings,  and symbols, and the types of information that can be found
on schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams.

Residential Electrical Services (15 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384190-9
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384212-8
(Module ID 26111-14) Covers the electrical devices and  wiring techniques common to residential construction and
maintenance. Allows trainees to practice making service  calculations. Stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.

Electrical Test Equipment (5 Hours)
Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384191-6
Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-384213-5
(Module ID 26112-14) Covers 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.