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List and define trade terms associated with the fundamentals of
electricity. (I)
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Identify electrical hazards and describe how to avoid or minimize them
in the workplace. (II)
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Explain OSHA safety issues concerning lockout/tagout procedures,
personal protection using assured grounding and isolation programs,
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and working on elevated areas. (III)
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Define voltage, identify the ways in which it can be produced and
explain the difference between conductors and insulators. (IV)
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Define the units of measurement that are used to measure the
properties of electricity and perform calculations using Ohm's law.
(V)
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Explain the specific characteristics of series, parallel and
series-parallel circuits. (VI)
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Using Kirchoff's Current Law, calculate the total current in a
parallel and series-parallel circuit. (VI)
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Using Kirchoff's Voltage Law, calculate the voltage drop in a series,
parallel and series-parallel circuit. (VI)
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Calculate the total amount of resistance in a series, parallel and
series-parallel circuit. (VI)
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Describe the operation of specific types of meters used to measure
voltage, current and resistance and explain the importance of proper
meter polarity. (VII)
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Explain the purpose and history of the National Electrical Code (NEC),
its layout and use. (VIII)
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Explain the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and describe the role of
testing laboratories. (IX)
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