Course Number: VEM212
Course Title: National Electrical Code
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
General Objective
The National Electrical code is the standard that sets the minimum requirement for all electrical wiring and equipment installation. Students need to develop skills in applying the National Electrical Code. Prior to working in the electrical industry the student will develop basic skills and awareness of the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Identify where and when to consult the electrical code. A skilled Apprentice or journeyman needs to be able to ascertain the requirements from the code, interpret its meaning, and then comply with the intent of the code. This is to ensure that when undertaking wiring work the highest possible standards of safety can be assured for fellow workers and the community.
Students
will be able to:
1. describe the purpose of the
National Electrical Code.
describe the History of the
Code.
describe the Groups and
Organizations involved.
2. describe the structure of the National Electrical Code Book
describe types of
rules.
introduce the NEC Book.
describe the body of the
codebook.
describe the references.
3. define NEC definitions.
describe article 100 in the
NEC Book.
describe Labeled items in the NEC
Book.
describe Listed items in the NEC
Book.
4. describe the organization of the NEC Book.
describe the wiring and
protection sector of the code.
describe the Branch circuit sector of
the codebook.
describe the multi-wire circuit in
the codebook.
5. demonstrate navigating through the NEC book.
become familiarized with
various sectors in the Codebook
able to locate general and various
topics and applications in the codebook
able to locate specific items and
applications in the codebook
6. identify the-roles of other organizations.
describe the Testing
Laboratories involved in developing the codebook.
describe the Manufacturer's
Associations involved in developing the codebook.