CELE1040 National Electrical Code I
This course introduces students to the structure, purpose, and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Minnesota State Board of Electricity laws and rules. Students develop foundational skills in navigating the code book, interpreting definitions, applying general requirements, and performing basic code-related calculations. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to locate information quickly and accurately as a basis for all future electrical code coursework and field practice.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Navigate the NEC and state electrical laws to locate applicable rules for electrical installations
Interpret and apply general NEC requirements in Chapters 1 and 2, including working clearances, listing, labeling, and basic branch-circuit rules
Identify licensing requirements, and describe how state laws, and rules governing electrician practice
Perform foundational code calculations, including basic load calculations and conductor sizing using ampacity tables
Demonstrate professionalism and accuracy when citing NEC rules during code-related problem solving
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details