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May 03, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BCTI 231 - Intermediate Electrical Part 1
PREREQUISITES: BCTI 130 - Introduction to Electrical .
PROGRAM: Building Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014
This course covers the first half of NCCER Electrical Level 3. Its modules cover topics such as load calculations - branch and feeder circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, hazardous locations, and overcurrent protection. The NCCER Electrical Level 3 certificate and wallet card will not be awarded until the student successfully completes both this course and BCTI 232 .
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain how to calculate branch circuit and feeder loads for residential and commercial applications.
- Discuss the factors involved in conductor selection, including insulation types, current-carrying capacity, temperature ratings, and voltage drop.
- Describe specific types of incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps, as well as ballasts. Examine troubleshooting and various types of lighting controls.
- Investigate the NEC® requirements for equipment installed in hazardous locations.
- Explain how to size and select circuit breakers and fuses for various applications. Discuss short circuit calculations and troubleshooting.
- Attain readiness to take the first half of NCCER Electrical Level 3 certification exams.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Load Calculations - Branch and Feeder Circuits
- Conductor Selection and Calculations
- Practical Applications of Lighting
- Hazardous Locations
- Overcurrent Protection
GRADING POLICY
Students must score 70 percent or higher on all module examinations to receive recognition from NCCER. Students must also complete each performance task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If either of the above requirements are not met the student will forfeit NCCER certification and will receive a one letter grade reduction for the class.
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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