Course Description
Branch circuits are the portion of a wiring system that extend beyond the circuit protection device, such as a fuse or circuit breaker. This course will examine branch circuits, how they have evolved, and their relation to the NEC. Participants will be guided through a basic history of circuits; review Romex, Nob and Tube, and BX Wiring Systems; and learn how to calculate modern branch circuits as per the NEC. Supplemental handouts included in cost of course.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved by Washington State L&I for:
- Electrical Trainees
- 8 hours Basic Classroom Training
- Course # WA2022-087
- Journey-level Electricians, Electrical Administrators & Master Electricians
- 8 hours Industry Related
- Course # WA2022-087
- Plumbers & Plumber Trainees
- 8 hours Industry Related Electrical
- Course #: WA2024-121
Class Times
- 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Required Books/Materials
- 2020 or 2023 NEC Code Book
- Calculator
- Paper
- Pen/Pencil