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Electrical Fundamentals
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Electrical Fundamentals is designed to provide students with basic knowledge and skills for work in the electrical industry. The course emphasizes safety while addressing basic electrical theory, National Electrical Code (NEC), terminology, conductors, circuit construction, basic alternating current, reactive circuits, and troubleshooting circuits. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Identify the components of an atom and compare atomic structures of conductors and insulatorsIdentify resistances in series and parallel circuitsDistinguish between series and parallel circuitsExplain and use Kirchhoff’s current and voltage law to analyze circuits and to calculate current. to NECExplain how changes are made to the National Electrical Code (NEC)Identify different types, sizes, and applications of boxesIdentify types of conduit and their applicationsSelect wires sizes, conductor materials, and conductor insulation for a residential structureSelect fixture wiring, cable types, and instrumentation control wiring for a specified projectInstall conductors using a fish tapeCalculate the electric service load and apply demand factors for a given scenarioSize grounding electrodes and main bonding jumper for a given residential buildingIdentify service drop and panelboard location in a given residenceSelect and install electrical cable systemsDesign and install a branch circuit for a residential buildingSelect and install receptacles and switches in a residence. 2023 Revised Alabama Course of Study: Architecture