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Effective Term:
Summer 2014 through Summer 2017
Course Number:
APR 231
Course Title:
National Electrical Code II
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Prepares electricians for state examination as prescribed by Oregon State Building Codes Division. Includes code explanations and applications. This class can be used towards Continuing Education Units for Oregon State electrical licensing purposes. APR 231 and ELT 231 cannot both be taken for credit. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Intended Outcomes for the Course

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and general content of the Oregon Electrical Code.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge from their work experience, the current requirements for electrical wiring and industrial changes that have been made, within their particular installations.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of current methods and materials used for electrical wiring in commercial and industrial facilities.
  4. Review the National Electric Code equipment requirements for good electrical practice.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the special requirements for building and high density people concentrations. High fire risks and specific requirements by the State of Oregon.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of the National and State electrical codes for special equipment.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of the specific National Electric Code requirements for special conditions.
  8. Demonstrate usage of the current National Electric Code book as a resource.

Course Activities and Design

Course Activities and Design

Class activities are lecture and discussion.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Procedures will be discussed at the first class session and the instructor's grading policy will be referenced on the class syllabus.

A Pass - No/Pass grading option is not available for any APR (Apprenticeship) course.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and general content of the Oregon Electrical Code.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge from their work experience, the current requirements for electrical wiring and industrial changes that have been made, within their particular installations.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of current methods and materials used for electrical wiring in commercial and industrial facilities.
  4. Review the National Electric Code equipment requirements for good electrical practice.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the special requirements for building and high density people concentrations. High fire risks and specific requirements by the State of Oregon.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of the National and State electrical codes for special equipment.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of the specific National Electric Code requirements for special conditions.
  8. Demonstrate usage of the current National Electric Code book as a resource.