Electrical: Level 1 Trainee Guide - Workbook (Rev 08 - Old Edition)

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Orientation to the Electrical Trade, Electrical Safety, Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Electrical Theory, Introduction to the National Electrical code®, Device Boxes, Hand Bending, Raceways and Fittings, Conductors and Cables, Basic Electrical Construction Drawings, Residential Electrical Services, and Electrical Test Equipment.

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26101-08 Orientation to the Electrical Trade (2.5 Hours)  NEW!

Provides an overview of the electrical trade and discusses the career paths available to electricians.

26102-08 Electrical Safety (10 Hours)

Covers safety rules and regulations for electricians. Teaches the necessary precautions to take for various electrical hazards found on the job. Also covers the OSHA-mandated lockout/ tagout procedure.

26103-08 Introduction to Electrical Circuits (7.5 Hours)

Offers a general introduction to the electrical concepts used in Ohm’s law applied to DC series circuits. Includes atomic theory, electromotive force, resistance, and electric power equations.

26104-08 Electrical Theory (7.5 Hours)

Introduces series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Covers resistive circuits, Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws, and circuit analysis.

26105-08 Introduction to the National Electrical code® (7.5 Hours)

Provides a navigational road map for using the NEC®. Introduces the layout of the NEC® and the types of information found within the code book. Allows trainees to practice finding information using an easy-to-follow procedure.

26106-08 Device Boxes (10 Hours)

Covers the hardware and systems used by an electrician to mount and support boxes, receptacles, and other electrical components. Covers NEC® fill and pull requirements for device, pull, and junction boxes under 100 cubic inches.

26107-08 Hand Bending (10 Hours)

Provides an introduction to conduit bending and installation. Covers the techniques for using hand-operated and step conduit benders, as well as cutting, reaming, and threading conduit.

26108-08 Raceways and Fittings (20 Hours)

Introduces the types and applications of raceways, wireways, and ducts. Stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.

26109-08 Conductors and Cables (10 Hours)

Focuses on the types and applications of conductors and covers proper wiring techniques. Stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.

26110-08 Basic Electrical Construction Drawings (7.5 Hours)

Focuses on electrical prints, drawings, and symbols. Teaches the types of information that can be found on schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams.

26111-08 Residential Electrical Services (15 Hours)

Covers the electrical devices and wiring techniques common to residential construction and maintenance. Allows trainees to practice making service calculations. Stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.

26112-08 Electrical Test Equipment (5 Hours)

Focuses on proper selection, inspection, and use of common electrical test equipment, including voltage testers, clamp-on ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, phase/motor rotation testers, and data recording equipment. Also covers safety precautions and meter category ratings.