APR 123 Electrical Test Equipment

This class is designed for apprentices working/studying to become Limited Energy Technicians. Topics for this term include: Electrical Test Equipment, Power Quality, and Proper Grounding and Cable Termination. Effective and safe use of various trade-related test equipment as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for safe grounding and cable termination will be emphasized. Recommended: MTH 075 Variable and Linear Equations.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: APR 122 Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics with a grade of "C" or better.

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

CTE APPRENTICE

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify various types of electrical connectors. Explain the purpose of grounding. Determine the NEC requirements for electrical system and telecommunications equipment grounding. Describe the types of abnormalities and their sources that can cause poor AC power quality.