B-11.01 Installs grounding and bonding systems +6309A · Electrician · English

Covers determining grounding electrodes, conductor sizes, layout, installation, termination and testing of grounding and bonding system components.

• ✓determine type of grounding electrodes
• ✓determine ground conductor size
• ✓determine layout and location of grounding system components
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓install grounding system components
• ✓terminate and interconnect grounding system components
• ✓terminate grounding conductor
• ✓perform ground resistance test
• ✓determine bonding method
• ✓install bonding components
• ✓terminate and interconnect bonding system components
• ✓terminate bonding conductor

Covers grounding and bonding methods, conductors, equipment, selection considerations and the distinction between grounding and bonding.

• ✓interpret codes and regulations pertaining to grounding and bonding
• ✓interpret information found on drawings and specifications
• ✓identify grounding methods
• ✓identify bonding methods
• ✓identify grounding conductors, equipment and components
• ✓identify bonding conductors, equipment and components
• ✓identify considerations for selecting grounding conductors and equipment
• ✓identify considerations for selecting bonding conductors and equipment
• ✓explain purpose and differences between grounding and bonding

Covers tools, equipment and procedures for installing grounding systems and calculating grounding conductor size.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to install grounding systems
• ✓describe procedures to install grounding systems
• ✓describe procedures used to calculate grounding conductor size

Covers tools, equipment and procedures for installing bonding systems and calculating bonding conductor size.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to install bonding systems
• ✓describe procedures to install bonding systems
• ✓describe procedures used to calculate bonding conductor size

Covers the skills to diagnose, remove, replace, test and maintain transformer components, restoring transformers to operating condition.

• ✓obtain detailed description of operation and malfunction
• ✓determine source of malfunction
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓identify and remove defective transformer components
• ✓select replacement components
• ✓install replacement components
• ✓conduct tests of transformers after repair
• ✓clean and adjust transformer components
• ✓record tests in maintenance log
• ✓compare and analyze maintenance test results

Covers knowledge of transformer types, components, characteristics, applications, operation and related codes as framed in B-15.05.01L.

• ✓identify types of transformers, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
• ✓identify transformer components and describe their characteristics and applications
• ✓interpret codes and regulations pertaining to transformers
• ✓interpret information pertaining to transformers found on drawings and specifications
• ✓describe construction of transformers
• ✓interpret information contained on transformer nameplates

Covers knowledge of the tools, equipment and procedures used to service and maintain transformers and their components.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to service and maintain transformers and transformer components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures to service transformers and transformer components
• ✓describe procedures to maintain transformers and transformer components

Covers determining installation location, selecting and installing branch circuit wiring and systems, terminating conductors, testing operation, and removing existing systems.

• ✓determine installation location for cathodic protection systems
• ✓select branch circuit wiring
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓install branch circuit wiring
• ✓install cathodic protection systems
• ✓terminate conductors and cables
• ✓test operation
• ✓determine requirements for removal
• ✓remove existing systems when replacing and update documentation

Topic covers types, components, characteristics, applications and operation of cathodic protection systems, including drawings, specifications and codes.

• ✓identify types of cathodic protection systems and describe characteristics, applications and operation
• ✓identify cathodic protection system components and describe characteristics, applications and operation
• ✓interpret information found on drawings and specifications
• ✓interpret codes and regulations

Topic covers tools, equipment and procedures used to install, connect and test cathodic protection systems and components.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used and describe applications and procedures
• ✓describe procedures to install systems and components
• ✓describe procedures to connect systems and components
• ✓describe procedures to test systems and components

Covers determining source of malfunction, removing, repairing and replacing components, testing after repair, and recording tests.

• ✓determine source of malfunction
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓identify and remove defective components
• ✓repair malfunctioning components and verify repair
• ✓select replacement components (OEM when mandated)
• ✓install replacement components
• ✓conduct tests after repair
• ✓record tests in maintenance schedule

Topic covers tools, equipment and procedures to diagnose, repair and maintain cathodic protection systems.

• ✓identify types of systems and components and describe characteristics, applications and operation
• ✓identify tools and equipment used to service and maintain
• ✓describe procedures to diagnose and repair
• ✓describe procedures to maintain

Covers obtaining and documenting a detailed description of operation and malfunction issues from end user and CPU diagnostics.

Covers selecting tools and equipment according to the task.

Covers determining source of malfunction using field assessments and diagnostic and test equipment results.

Covers identifying existing fire alarm system and components using as-built drawings, maintenance log and site visit.

Covers performing tests per maintenance schedule with sensory and technical inspections using diagnostic and test equipment.

Covers analyzing test results by comparing manufacturers' certification report and communication log per client requirements.

Covers verifying system, component and associated systems function per manufacturers' specifications and inspecting per maintenance schedule.

Covers replacing, testing and verifying fire alarm system components.

Covers producing clear, detailed documentation of systems tested, results and changes per codes, standards and regulations.

Covers demonstrating knowledge of fire alarm systems, components, their characteristics, applications and operation for maintenance.

• ✓interpret codes and regulations pertaining to fire alarm systems
• ✓interpret information pertaining to fire alarm systems found on drawings and specifications
• ✓identify types of fire alarm systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
• ✓identify fire alarm system components, and describe their characteristics and applications
• ✓identify considerations and requirements for selecting fire alarm systems and components
• ✓describe types of associated systems that interconnect with fire alarm systems
• ✓describe possible effects of service and maintenance of fire alarm system on associated systems

Covers demonstrating knowledge of procedures to service and maintain fire alarm systems and components.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to service and maintain fire alarm systems and components
• ✓describe procedures to service and maintain fire alarm systems and components
• ✓describe procedures for testing fire alarm systems and components

Covers installation, servicing and maintenance of conductors, cables, conduit, raceways, boxes and enclosures.

• ✓C-16.01 Installs conductors and cables
• ✓C-16.02 Installs conduit and fittings
• ✓C-16.03 Installs raceways
• ✓C-16.04 Installs boxes and enclosures
• ✓C-16.05 Performs servicing and maintenance of raceways, conductors, cables and enclosures

Covers installation and servicing of luminaires, wiring devices, lighting controls and standards, and specialty branch circuit systems.

• ✓C-17.01 Installs luminaires
• ✓C-17.02 Installs wiring devices
• ✓C-17.03 Installs lighting controls
• ✓C-17.04 Installs lighting standards
• ✓C-17.05 Performs servicing of branch circuitry
• ✓C-17.06 Installs, services and maintains airport visual aid systems
• ✓C-17.07 Installs, services and maintains traffic signal lights and controls

Covers connecting HVAC systems and associated equipment, installing HVAC controls, and servicing these systems.

• ✓C-18.01 Connects HVAC systems and associated equipment
• ✓C-18.02 Installs HVAC controls
• ✓C-18.03 Performs servicing and maintenance of HVAC systems and controls

Covers installation, servicing and maintenance of electric heating systems and their controls.

• ✓C-19.01 Installs electric heating systems
• ✓C-19.02 Installs electric heating system controls
• ✓C-19.03 Performs servicing and maintenance of electric heating systems and controls

Covers installation, servicing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting systems.

• ✓C-20.01 Installs exit and emergency lighting
• ✓C-20.02 Performs servicing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting systems

Covers installation, servicing and maintenance of cathodic protection systems.

• ✓C-21.01 Installs cathodic protection systems
• ✓C-21.02 Performs servicing and maintenance of cathodic protection systems

Covers determining type, function and size of motor starter, calculating conductors, mounting the assembly, setting overloads, interconnecting peripherals, testing and removing equipment.

• ✓determine type and function of motor starter
• ✓determine size of motor starter
• ✓calculate conductor and cable requirements
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓position, mount and assemble starter assembly
• ✓terminate conductors and cables
• ✓set up and adjust motor overloads
• ✓interconnect motor starter with peripheral devices
• ✓conduct tests after installation and record results
• ✓remove existing equipment when replacing

Topic covers motor starters, their components, accessories, characteristics and procedures to install and connect them.

• ✓interpret information on nameplate data, drawings and specifications
• ✓identify motor starters, components and accessories
• ✓interpret codes and regulations
• ✓identify tools and equipment to install and connect
• ✓describe procedures to install and connect
• ✓identify enclosures and wiring methods based on application

Covers obtaining malfunction descriptions, diagnosing, removing, repairing, replacing components, testing, cleaning, adjusting and analyzing maintenance results.

• ✓obtain detailed description of operation and malfunction
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓determine source of malfunction
• ✓identify and remove defective components
• ✓repair malfunctioning components and verify repair
• ✓select and install replacement components
• ✓conduct tests after repair
• ✓clean and adjust components
• ✓record tests in maintenance schedule
• ✓compare and analyze maintenance test results

Topic covers tools, equipment and procedures to service and maintain motor starters, their components and accessories.

• ✓interpret information on drawings and specifications
• ✓identify motor starters, components and accessories
• ✓interpret codes and regulations
• ✓identify tools and equipment to service and maintain
• ✓describe procedures to service and maintain

Covers determining device type and circuit type, calculating conductors, mounting, adjusting, interconnecting with peripherals and overload protection, testing and removing equipment.

• ✓determine type of motor control devices and function
• ✓determine motor control circuit types
• ✓calculate conductor and cable requirements
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓position, mount and assemble motor control device
• ✓terminate conductors and cables
• ✓set up and adjust motor control devices
• ✓interconnect with peripheral devices
• ✓interconnect with overload protection
• ✓conduct tests after installation
• ✓remove existing equipment when replacing

Topic covers motor control devices, motor control circuits, their characteristics, applications and installation procedures.

• ✓interpret information on drawings and specifications
• ✓identify motor control devices and describe characteristics
• ✓interpret codes and regulations
• ✓identify circuit types and describe characteristics
• ✓describe circuit functional features
• ✓identify methods to determine number of conductors
• ✓identify motor protection devices
• ✓identify tools and equipment to install
• ✓describe procedures to install

Covers obtaining malfunction descriptions, diagnosing, removing, replacing components, testing, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting and analyzing maintenance results.

• ✓obtain detailed description of operation and malfunction
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓determine source of malfunction
• ✓identify and remove defective components
• ✓select replacement components
• ✓install replacement components
• ✓conduct tests after repair
• ✓clean, lubricate and adjust components
• ✓record tests in maintenance schedule
• ✓compare and analyze maintenance test results

Topic covers tools, equipment and procedures to service and maintain motor control devices and their components.

• ✓interpret information on drawings and specifications
• ✓identify types of motor control devices and components
• ✓interpret codes and regulations
• ✓identify tools and equipment to service and maintain
• ✓describe procedures to service
• ✓describe procedures to maintain

Covers selecting tools, evaluating equipment, sketching, selecting materials/fasteners, preparing and assembling support structures.

• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓evaluate equipment to determine support structure size, strength and weight
• ✓draw basic sketch
• ✓determine materials for support structure
• ✓select and use fasteners
• ✓prepare materials
• ✓assemble materials to create structure

Covers knowledge of interpreting, creating and extracting information from sketches, drawings and specifications.

• ✓create, interpret and extract information from sketches, drawings and specifications
• ✓identify support materials, their characteristics and applications
• ✓identify fasteners, their characteristics and applications

Covers knowledge of procedures to fabricate support structures.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to fabricate support structures, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures to fabricate support structures

Covers selecting, locating and securing brackets, hangers and fasteners while avoiding obstructions.

• ✓select brackets, hangers and fasteners
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓determine installation location
• ✓secure brackets, hangers and fasteners to structure

Covers knowledge of brackets, hangers and fasteners, their characteristics and applications.

• ✓identify types of brackets, hangers and fasteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
• ✓identify building materials, their characteristics and applications

Covers knowledge of procedures to install brackets, hangers and fasteners.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to install brackets, hangers and fasteners, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe measurement and layout techniques to ensure brackets, hangers and fasteners are positioned and mounted
• ✓describe procedures for securing brackets, hangers and fasteners to structure

Covers selecting/fabricating seismic restraint systems, tools, locating and securing them to structure.

• ✓select and fabricate seismic restraint systems
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓determine installation location
• ✓position, mount and secure seismic restraint systems to structure

Covers knowledge of seismic restraint systems, their characteristics and applications.

• ✓identify types of seismic restraint systems, their characteristics, applications and requirements
• ✓identify materials to be installed

Covers knowledge of procedures for mounting and securing seismic restraint systems to structure.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to mount and secure seismic restraint systems to structure, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures for mounting and securing seismic restraint systems to structure