Electrical Level 3

Description

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.

MODULES

1. Load Calculations: Branch and Feeder Circuits (26301-23)
2. Conductor Selection and Calculations (26302-23)
3. Practical Applications of Lighting (26303-23)
4. Hazardous Locations (26304-23)
5. Overcurrent Protection (26305-23)
6. Distribution Equipment (26306-23)
7. Transformers (26307-23)
8. Commercial Electrical Services (26308-23)
9. Motor Calculations (26309-23)
10. Voice, Data, and Video (26310-23)
11. Motor Controls (26311-23)

Electrical, Level 3, offers an exciting next step in our four-part electrical series. Over the course of the series, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure of electrical systems, while learning how to follow blueprints, install wiring and navigate electrical components.

This third level will help you grow your skills in electrical installation and maintenance. As you complete 11 essential modules, such as load calculations, lighting systems and motor controls, you’ll move closer toward a career in the electrical trade.

The 11th Edition aligns with the most up-to-date electrical codes. Its simplified presentation of complex concepts, such as math problems, will help you better grasp concepts. A new, modern layout and art style reflect the latest tools, methods, technologies and best practices.

Key features of this title

Practical application

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide students in performing technical procedures safely and efficiently.
• An introductory page for each module lists the module objectives and relevant trade terms. It also includes performance tasks for applying new knowledge to real-world tasks.

Self-review

• Section review questions at the end of each section test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Review questions reinforce the knowledge students gain while measuring what they understand.

Learning aids

• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real scenarios encountered on the job.
• Figures and tables throughout each module illustrate important concepts and clarify complex instructions.

New and updated features of this title

The latest industry standards

• REVISED: The most up-to-date electrical codes are incorporated across the 11th Edition, aligning the series with current industry requirements. Module 26305 has significant code updates.
• REVISED: Concepts throughout Level 3 have been simplified and improved. This includes content for math concepts and problems, hazardous locations, transformers and testing, and motor controls.
• REVISED: Module 26310, “Voice, Data, and Video,” is now more closely aligned with the VDV content from Electronic Systems Technician (EST).

An enhanced experience

• NEW: A new, modern layout improves both the learning and teaching experience.
• UPDATED: All illustrations have been updated in accordance with the series’ new modern art style.
• UPDATED: Photos have been updated to better represent the modern electrical field and to be more relevant to today’s trainees.