APR 133A Electrical Generators, Transformers, and Motors 1

Designed for Oregon state recognized apprentices employed in a trade or industry-related occupation. This course is the first term of the second year of general journeyman inside wire electrician program which includes technical knowledge of the skills required of an Inside Wire Electrician. General topics include safety/electrical, advanced electrical theory, electrical math, AC theory, motors, generators, and transformer theory, and 3-phase power, and commercial installations and calculations. All course content will include references to applicable NEC Articles.

Credits

4

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical safety and advanced electrical math
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of electrical theory including; atomic theory, electron principles, magnetism, generators, a/c and d/c theory, resistance, Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, voltage and amperage
3. Demonstrate a base understanding of the AC Circuits
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code