Electrical Level 1 Trainee Guide

by NCCER

• ISBN13: 9780134738208
• ISBN10: 0134738209
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780134692937
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780137934867
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-06-28
• Publisher: Pearson
• More Book Details

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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• Stand Alone Access Card: 9780134812328
• Paperback Trainee Guide + NCCERconnect: 9780134820699
• Hard Cover Trainee Guide + NCCERconnect: 9780134820668

Table of Contents

Orientation to the Electrical Trade (2.5 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480474-3 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480475-0 (Module ID 26101-17) Provides an overview of the electrical trade and discusses the career paths available to electricians. 

Electrical Safety (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480477-4 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480478-1 (Module ID 26102-17) 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 $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480479-8 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480480-4 (Module ID 26103-17) 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 $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480481-1 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480482-8 (Module ID 26104-17) 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 $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480483-5 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480485-9 (Module ID 26105-17) 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 $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480487-3 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480486-6 (Module ID 26106-17) 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 $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480488-0 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480489-7 (Module ID 26107-17) 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 $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480491-0 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480490-3 (Module ID 26108-17) Introduces the types and applications of raceways, wireways, and ducts. Stresses the applicable NEC® requirements. 

Conductors and Cables (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480494-1 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480492-7 (Module ID 26109-17) Focuses on the types and applications of conductors and covers proper wiring techniques. Stresses the applicable NEC® requirements.

 Basic Electrical Construction Drawings (7.5 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480496-5 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480495-8 (Module ID 26110-17) 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 $20 ISBN 978-0-13-478332-1 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-478341-3 (Module ID 26111-17) Covers the electrical devices and wiring techniques common to residential construction and maintenance. Allows trainees to practice making service calculations. Stresses the applicable NEC® requirements. 

Electrical Test Equipment (5 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-478339-0 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-478340-6 (Module ID 26112-17) 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.