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ELCT1403 — Electrical Skills II

3 credits · 45 hours

ELCT 1403 - Electrical Skills II ELCT 1403 - Electrical Skills II Description Electrical Skills II builds on the foundational understanding obtained in Electrical Skills I and is designed to provide students with working knowledge of electrical installations and systems. Students will learn essential skills and knowledge related to current, motors, lighting, circuit breakers, and installation of electrical devices and control systems. • Determine unknown values in AC circuits. • Make power calculations in AC circuits. • Identify transformers and explain how they operate. • Identify direct current (DC) motors and describe their operating characteristics. • Identify alternating current (AC) motors and describe their operating characteristics. • Identify variable-speed drives and describe their operating characteristics. • Identify motor enclosures, frame designations, and operating characteristics. • Identify the connections and terminal markings for AC motors. • Identify the NEC® requirements for motors. • Explain the relationship between human vision and light. • Evaluate light sources and luminaires to solve common lighting needs. • Select and install luminaires for various applications. • Identify the NEC® requirements for conduit bends. • Use equations to find bend distances. • Use mechanical benders. • Use electric and hydraulic conduit benders. • Install PVC conduit. • Identify boxes and fittings. • Size pull and junction boxes. • Identify specialty enclosures. • Install

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