CELE2040 National Electrical Code II
This course expands student knowledge of essential NEC wiring and protection requirements, focusing on branch circuits, feeders, services, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, and wiring methods. Students apply NEC Chapters 1–4 in greater depth and develop the ability to evaluate electrical installations for compliance. Code calculations involving ampacity adjustment, conduit fill, overcurrent protection, and equipment grounding are emphasized. NEC II builds the core code competency required for advanced applications and licensure preparation.
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:
Apply requirements for branch circuits, feeders, and services found in NEC Chapters 2 and 4
Select conductors using ampacity tables, temperature ratings, correction factors, and adjustment factors
Determine appropriate overcurrent protection based on NEC Article 240
Apply grounding and bonding rules in NEC Article 250 to typical residential, commercial, and industrial installations
Apply wiring method requirements in NEC Chapter 3, including conduit types, securing and supporting, conduit fill, and box fil
Evaluate electrical equipment installation requirements, including panelboards, disconnects, luminaires, and utilization equipment.
Perform intermediate-level code calculations related to conductor ampacity, OCPD sizing, and equipment grounding
Demonstrate critical thinking when analyzing installations for code compliance and safety
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