IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FRIDAYS IN TACOMA: Parking passes are required at Pacific Lutheran University for weekday classes. They are NOT REQUIRED for weekend classes. Parking passes will be provided at no additional cost in the email confirmation upon class registration. Print the pass prior to your class and leave it on your dashboard to avoid any fines and/or towing at your own expense.
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 2023 NEC. Supplemental handouts included in the cost of course.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved by Washington State for:
- Electrical Trainees
- 8 hours Basic Classroom Training
- Course #: WA2024-792
- Journey-level Electricians, Electrical Administrators and Master Electricians
- 8 hours Industry Related
- Course #: WA2024-792
- 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