RedVector AEECW01CEN

Electrical Fundamentals: Commercial and Industrial Wiring

Electrical Fundamentals: Commercial and Industrial Wiring

0.75 hr. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: AEECW01CEN

SME: RedVector Industrial

This course is designed specifically for technicians who need practical, applicable knowledge for real-world installations. It covers the switches, control devices, and receptacles commonly used in commercial and industrial electrical installations. You will learn to identify basic switch types, understand NEMA classifications for switches and enclosures, and describe how relays, limit switches, and switchgear operate.
 
The course also covers common receptacle types, including ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles, and provides instruction on branch circuit planning and installation techniques. Through hands-on procedures for stripping, bending, and splicing conductors, you will gain the practical skills needed to safely install electrical components in commercial and industrial settings.
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and state the functions of basic types of switches
  • Describe NEMA classifications for switches and enclosures
  • Describe the basic operation of a relay and a limit switch
  • Describe basic types of switchgear
  • Describe common types of receptacles, including ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles
  • Describe general steps involved in planning and installing a branch circuit
  • Describe NEC requirements related to box mounting procedures
  • Describe the procedures for stripping, bending, and splicing conductors during the installation of a single-pole switch
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: RedVector Industrial
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