• national electrical course curriculum - first year  

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O = Orientation 
J = Job Information
M = Mathematics
T = Theory
C = Code
B = Blueprint Reading

* Denotes lessons with lab assignments and/or demonstrations.

 Lesson Test Code

Title

Reference
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
1.05
1.06
1.07
1.08
1.09
1

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
How to Study This Course and Achieve Your Personal Goals
The Attributes of an IBEW/NECA Apprenticeship
Knowing Your Apprenticeship and Your Responsibilities
The IBEW and It's History
NECA's Structure and Heritage
Your Job and The Future It Holds For You
Keys to Success - Motivation and Leadership
This Is a National Program
Safety Never Takes a Break
Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet, Local Inf.
History and Structure
This is NECA, Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet, NJATC Brochure
Inf. Sheet



1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
2

J
J
J
J
J
J
Identifying Some Basic Tools of the Trade
The Workplace of an Electrical Worker
The Proper Use and Care of Ladders
The Installation and Use of Fastening Devices
The Reality of Electrical Shock
Learning How to Tie Basic Knots
Klein, Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet
Rawl
Inf. Sheet, NEC
Inf. Sheet



1.16
1.17
1.18
1.19
1.20
3

J
J
J
J
J
Caution: Overhead Work in Progress
Hoisting Loads Properly
How Wire Connectors are Made and Installed
Building Wire Construction and Insulation Properties
How Building Wire is Sized
Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet
Cable & Wire, Inf. Sheet
Herman, Cable&Wire, NEC
Herman, NEC, NJATC, Mat
h



1.21
1.22
1.23
1.24
1.25
4

M
M
J
J
J
How to Work with Fractions
Using Basic Trigonometric Functions
How to Fabricate 90 Stubs in Electrical Conduit
How to Fabricate Kicks and Offsets in Electrical Conduit
How to Fabricate 3 & 4 Bend Saddles in Electrical Conduit
NJATC Math
NJATC Math, Cox
Cox, Inf. Sheet
Cox
Cox


1.26
1.27
1.28
1.29
1.30
1.31
1.32
1.33
5

M
M
T
M
T
M
T
T
Working With Prefixes and Powers of 10
Using the Metric System and Metrication Changes
Sources and Effects of the Electron Theory
How to Solve Basic Algebraic Equations
Using Ohm's Law and Associated Electrical Units*
How to Manually Figure Square Roots
The Properties of Power in an Electrical Circuit*
An Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Devices
NJATC Math, Inf. Sheet
NJATC Math, NEC,Inf Sheet
Herman, Inf. Sheet
NJATC Math
Herman,NJATC Math,Inf Sheet
NJATC Math
Herman, Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet


1.34
1.35
1.36
1.37
1.38
1.39
1.40
6

T
T
T
J
M
T
T
Understanding & Calculating Resistance in a DC Series Circuit
How Current Reacts in a DC Series Circuit*
How Voltage Functions in a DC Circuit*
Energized Circuits and the Potential Hazards They Percent
Working with Ratios and Proportion
How voltage Dividers Work in DC Series Circuits*
How to Calculate Power in a CDDC Series Circuit*
Herman, Inf. Sheet
Herman, Inf. Sheet
Herman, Inf. Sheet
Inf. Sheet
NJATC Math
Herman, Inf. Sheet
Herman, Inf. Sheet

         
FIRST SEMESTER TEST  

1.41
1.42
1.43
1.44
1.45
7

T
T
T
T
T
How Voltage Functions in a DC Parallel Circuit*
Understanding Resistance in a DC Parallel Circuit*
How Current Reacts in a DC Parallel Circuit*
How Current Dividers Work in DC Parallel Circuits*
How to Calculate Power in a DC Parallel Circuit*
Herman
Herman, Inf. Sheet
Herman
Herman, Inf. Sheet
Herman, Inf. Sheet



1.46
1.47
1.48
1.49
1.50
8

T
T
T
T
T
Understanding Resistance in DC Combination Circuits*
How Current Reacts in a DC Combination Circuit*
How Voltage Functions in a DC Combination Circuit*
How to Calculate Power in DC Combination Circuits*
Understanding Voltage Polarity and Voltage Drop*
Herman
Herman
Herman
Herman
Herman,NEC, Inf. Sheet



1.51
1.52
1.53
1.54
9

T
T
T
T
Understanding the Principals of Magnetism & Electromagnetism
How Electrical Generators Work
Applying the Principle of Superposition to Circuit Calculations
Using DC Theory Principles to Solve Real World Problems
Herman, Inf. Sheet
Herman
Herman, Inf. Sheet
All Previous Lessons



1.55
1.56
1.57
1.58
1.59
1.60
10

J
J
J
J
J
J
Working Properly with Aluminum Conductors
How to Draw Basic Electrical Circuits Correctly*
An Introduction to Over Current Protection Devises
Understanding Function & Design of Ground Fault Interrupters
The Design & Operation of Three-Wire,Single-Phase System*
How to Make Calculations Using Transformer Ratios*
Aluminum Manual
Inf. Sheet
Herman, NEC,SP, Inf.Sheet
Inf. Sheet
Inf Sheet, NEC
Herman, NJATC Math



1.61
1.62
1.63
1.64
1.65
1.66
11

C
C
C
C
C
C
An Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Understanding and Applying Article 110 of the NEC
Interpreting the Language of the NEC - Article 100
General Building Wire Properties and NEC Requirements
Understanding Conductor Insulation and NEC Specs.
Understanding the National Electrical Code Process
NEC, Inf. Sheet
NEC, Inf. Sheet
NEC, Inf. Sheet
NEC, Inf. Sheet
NEC, Inf. Sheet
NEC, Inf. Sheet



1.67
1.68
1.69
1.70
1.71
1.72
1.73
1.74
12

B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Fund. of Blueprint Drawing & How to Make Proper Sketches
Understanding Architectural Views and How to Draw Them
Recognizing & Understanding Common Scales on Blueprints
Using Blueprint Specs., Elevations & Schedules Properly
Understanding & Drawing Electrical Symbols Used On BPs
Understanding & Drawing Mechanical Symbols Used on BP
Understanding How to Properly Use a Residential Blueprint
Reading and Analyzing a Residential Blueprint
NJATC Blueprint Reading
NJATC Blueprint Reading
NJATC Blueprint Reading
NJATC Blueprint Reading
NJATC Blueprint Reading
NJATC Blueprint Reading
NJATC Blueprint Reading
NJATC Blueprint Reading

SECOND SEMESTER TEST & FINAL EXAM

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