BLD-2120 NCCER Electrical Level 2

Credits 6
This course provides the second level of training of the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) electrical curriculum, which is designed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). Students gain an understanding of alternating current generation and use. They acquire the skills and knowledge required to install electric lighting, conduits and cable trays, pull and junction boxes, conductors and conductor terminations and splices, circuit breakers and boxes and control systems. Successful completion of the course earns students the NCCER Electrical Level 2 credential. This course is cross-listed with the following Continuing Education courses: ELC 312: Electrical Level 2 AND ELC 323: Construction Electricity 2: Part 1 AND ELC 324: Construction Electricity 2: Part 2.
Prerequisite(s): BLD-2110
Course Outcomes

Explain the fundamental concepts of alternating current (AC) generation and use.
Describe the operation, installation and testing of AC and DC motors.
Demonstrate the selection and installation of surface-mounted, recessed, suspended and track-mounted lighting fixtures.
Install metal conduit using mechanical, hydraulic and electric benders.
Demonstrate the selection, operation and installation of pull and junction boxes, circuit breakers and fuses.
Prepare conduit for conductors and cable-pulling operations.
Perform cable and cable tray installations according to the NEC.
Install contactors and relays.