Electrical Level 4 Trainee Guide, 2011 NEC Revision, Paperback

by NCCER

• ISBN13: 9780132569569
• ISBN10: 0132569566
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-28
• 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: Load Calculations - Feeders and Services, Health Care Facilities, Standby and Emergency Systems, 26404-08 Basic Electronic Theory, Fire Alarm Systems, Specialty Transformers, Advanced Controls, HVAC Controls, Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection, Motor Operation and Maintenance, Medium-Voltage Terminations/Splices, Special Locations, and Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader.   Instructor Supplements Instructors: Product supplements may be ordered directly through OASIS athttp://oasis.pearson.com. For more information contact your Pearson NCCER/Contren Sales Specialist athttp://nccer.pearsonconstructionbooks.com/store/sales.aspx.   ·    Annotated Instructor's Guide (AIG) Paperback (Includes access code for Instructor Resource Center) 978-0-13-257118-0 ·    TestGen Software and Test Questions - Available for download from  www.nccercontrenirc.com. Access code comes in AIG and also available separately.  ·    PowerPoint® Presentation Slides 9780132571340  

Table of Contents

(Total Level Hours: 180)

 

26401-11 Load Calculations – Feeders and Services (20 Hours)

Topics include basic calculation procedures for commercial and residential applications.

 

26402-11 Health Care Facilities (10 Hours)

Covers the installation of electric circuits in health care facilities, including the requirements for life safety and critical circuits.

 

26403-11 Standby and Emergency Systems (10 Hours)

Explains the NEC® requirements for electric generators and storage batteries.

 

26404-11 Basic Electronic Theory (10 Hours)

Explains the function and operation of basic electronic devices, including semiconductors, diodes, rectifi ers, and transistors.

 

26405-11 Fire Alarm Systems (15 Hours)

Covers fi re alarm control units, Digital Alarm Communicator Systems (DACS), wiring for alarm initiating and notifi cation

devices, and alarm system maintenance.

 

26406-11 Specialty Transformers (10 Hours)

Covers various types of transformers and their applications. Also provides information on selecting, sizing, and installing these devices.

 

26407-11 Advanced Controls (20 Hours)

Discusses applications and operating principles of solid-state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable frequency drives. Also covers basic troubleshooting procedures.

 

26408-11 HVAC Controls (15 Hours)

Provides a basic overview of HVAC systems and their controls. Also covers electrical troubleshooting and NEC® requirements.

 

26409-11 Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection (10 Hours)

Covers various heat tracing systems along with their applications and installation requirements.

 

26410-11 Motor Operation and Maintenance (10 Hours)

Covers motor cleaning, testing, and preventive maintenance. Also describes basic troubleshooting procedures.

 

26411-11 Medium-Voltage Terminations/ Splices (10 Hours)

Offers an overview of the NEC® and cable manufacturers’ requirements for medium-voltage terminations and splices.

 

26412-11 Special Locations (20 Hours)

Describes the NEC® requirements for selecting and installing equipment, enclosures, and devices in various special locations

including places of assembly, theaters, carnivals, agricultural buildings, marinas, temporary installations, wired partitions

and swimming pools.

 

46101-11 Fundamentals of Crew Leadership (20 Hours)

 Describes leadership skills and styles, communication, delegating, and problem solving. Job-site safety and the crew leader's role are also discussed. Describes project planning, scheduling, and estimating.