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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe and demonstrate advanced working knowledge of grounding and bonding.
2. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of basic components and functions of semiconductors.
3. Describe and demonstrate basic knowledge of the components, functions of photovoltaics systems and devices.
4. Describe and demonstrate basic components and importance of power quality using practical examples.
5. Explain the key factors of health care facility electrical systems and patient care spaces.
6. Relate the principles, responsibilities, and skills involved with leadership to work site behavior and performance.
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I. Grounding and Bonding, Level II, Based on the Current National Electrical Code (NEC)
A. Grounding at separate buildings or structures
B. Grounding electrical systems
C. Grounding requirements for separately derived systems
D. Special occupancies and conditions
E. Grounding special equipment
F. Grounding and bonding for communications systems and equipment
G. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) and Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment (GFPE)
H. Grounding rules for medium- and high-voltage systems
I. Grounding systems and Earth ground test instruments
II. Semiconductors, Level I
A. Semiconductors
B. Semiconductor Diodes, Zener Diodes, and other special purpose diodes
C. Understanding the basic functions of diodes and rectifiers
D. Power supplies
E. Filters, chokes, voltage regulators, dividers, and doublers
F. Transistors
G. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), lasers, and phototransistors
H. Electronic applications
I. Optoelectronics and fiber optics
III. Photovoltaics, Level I
A. Introduction to photovoltaic systems
B. Fundamentals of solar radiation
C. Solar radiation data and measurements
D. Site surveys and planning
E. Fundamentals of photovoltaic devices, systems, components, modules, and arrays
F. Inverters
G. Electrical integration I
H. Utility interconnection
IV. Power Quality, Level I
A. Why care about power quality?
B. The basics of power quality
C. Safety
D. Using the right tool
E. Monitor setup
F. Data collection and analysis
G. Practical examples
H. "Rules of Thumb"
I. Mitigation equipment
V. Health Care Facility Electrical Systems, Level I, Based on the current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication
A. Introduction
B. Utility power
C. Distribution
D. Patient care spaces
VI. Preparing for Leadership: Personal Qualities, Level I
A. Aspects of the contracting business
B. Personal qualities; professionalism, respect, credibility, character, ethics, integrity, teaching, and learning
C Planning; the importance of planning and planning challenges
D. Communications; effective communication, crew support, morale, disruptive behaviors, and addressing conflict
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