Objectives:

• Basic Concepts
  • Describe the basic construction of conductors.
  • Describe how the physical characteristics of a conductor's wires affect how the conductor is classified and rated.
  • Describe how the physical characteristics of a conductor's insulation affect how the conductor is classified and rated.
• Installation Requirements
  • Describe factors that determine the current requirements of a circuit.
  • Describe factors that determine the voltage requirements of a circuit.
  • Describe characteristics in an environment that affect the type of conductor that should be installed.
  • Explain how environmental temperatures affect the type of conductor that should be installed.
• Electrical Connections
  • Describe factors that should be considered when a mechanical connector is selected.
  • Describe factors that should be considered when replacement insulation is selected.
  • Describe how to make a splice.
  • Describe how to make a termination.