Course Conventions and Content

COURSE CONVENTIONS AND CONTENT

Welcome to the section on the course conventions and content!

I'll now brief you on the concepts and methods I will use to present the course material to you. There are twelve chapters in this course. Sometimes, I will divide larger chapters into smaller sub sections.

At the start of each chapter, I will give a brief introduction about what topics the chapter will cover. Then, I will progress into the content. Near the end of every chapter, there will be a short quiz for you to test your understanding of the material I presented. The quizzes typically consist of ten questions. You will find the quiz material in your Follow Along PDF manual; I’ll explain more about that in a moment.

In this course, you can take the quizzes and consult the answer keys to see how well you are retaining the material. Alternatively, I will dis Cuss the correct answers in the lectures. So, you can pause the audio, take the quiz, and then listen for the correct answers. Actually, you can take the quizzes as I read the questions to you, but this is a bit challenging. You won't have as much time to think of answers unless you pause the audio after each question and list of options. This is also not the way you'll take the actual exam, so you may want to choose another option if possible. Obviously, if you are driving to work, this latter option is your only option only safe option, anyway.

To help you summarize and retain what you learn, I will end every chapter with a list of takeaways. This list will include the most important information to remember from each chapter. You can expect around ten important points at the end of each chapter.

Earlier, I mentioned a Follow Along PDF manual. With every AudioLearn course, you get access to a Follow Along PDF manual. These manuals contain the chapter quizzes and answers, summaries of important information, and links to supplemental information. They also contain your final exam. This course contains a final exam that you can use as a practice exam for the real thing. It consists of one hundred questions and tests you on everything we cover in the course.

You can print out the Follow along PDF manual or simply read it in digital format. I recommend using it to write additional comments and notes as you see fit, so print it out

if possible. If you are only able to listen to the course lectures while commuting to work, ignore the manual for now. Consult it when you are in a more appropriate setting. You can still get valuable information just by listening to what I have to say.

Many learners find repetition to be an extremely effective and helpful technique during their exam preparations. We use this technique in our courses. Soon you will dis Cover that I will repeat many terms and concepts throughout the course. When you hear ideas that have been repeated, even multiple times, take note of them. We consider them to be very important concepts. This repetition ensures that you thoroughly understand them. You will find it easier to recall important information more easily.

We’re about to cover a great deal of information. I whole heartedly recommend your listening to every chapter in this course at least twice, or even more. There’s a lot to take in, so it’s likely that you’ll need to listen a few times to fully grasp everything.

Now I’m going to outline the material we’re going to cover throughout this course. I hope this motivates you to want to listen, and to get immersed in the content.

In the next chapter one, I will give you an overview of the Journeyman Electrical exam. I will explain its significance and the options it opens up for your career.

I will also cover the eligibility requirements for the exam as well as how to register for and schedule the exam. I will talk about the test center regulations and results and retake policies. There is also a section on tips for effective exam preparation.

So, all of that’s in chapter two. Now, I will give you an overview of what’s to come in the following chapters.

Chapter three gives an overview of electrical theory. I’ll go over the important concepts in electrical theory that you most likely are already comfortable with. However, because you have so much to remember, it’s good to keep the fundamental concepts solidly committed to memory. This chapter talks about the three primary forces, reactance, power factor, and more.

In chapters four to six, we explore the National Electrical Code. Chapter four begins with an introduction to the code. I will then cover some knowledge areas about wiring and protection, and wiring methods and materials.

Chapter five covers equipment for general use. This includes quite a broad range of equipment. From there, I’ll cover special occupancies. This includes hazardous locations like aircraft hangars and many others.

Chapter six explores special equipment, special conditions, and communication systems. Special equipment includes all manner of things, such as audio processing equipment, X-ray equipment, and solar photovoltaic systems. Topics in the special conditions include emergency systems. In the NEC, the communications systems section covers some general requirements and the specifics of different systems.

In chapters seven to nine, I’ll tell you about the National Electrical Safety Code. In chapter seven, I explain the Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Electric Supply Stations and Equipment. I then explain Protective Arrangements in Electric Supply Stations. After that, I talk about Installation and Maintenance of Equipment. This includes rotating equipment, storage batteries, and much more.

Chapter eight covers Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Supply and Communication Lines. I’ll cover the general requirements and relations between various classes of lines and equipment. I’ll explain clearances, grades of construction, loadings for grades B and C, strength requirements, and line insulation.

In chapter nine, you’ll learn about Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Underground Electric Supply and Communication Lines. I start by dis Cussing the general requirements applying to underground lines. There are various subtopics in this section, including underground conduit systems and insulation in tunnels.

Next, I explain Work Rules for the Operation of Electric Supply and Communications Lines and Equipment. I talk about Supply and Communications Systems, in terms of rules for employers and employees. To conclude the chapter, I cover additional rules for communications employees and supply employees.

Chapter ten explains international codes. Specifically, codes of the IBC, IFC, and IECC. That is the International Building Code, International Fire Code, and International Energy Conservation Code, respectively.

Chapter eleven goes through some essential electrical calculations that you need to know. It contains practical examples based on the theory that’s coming up in chapter three.

And finally, chapter twelve contains your final exam. I also explain your next steps for securing your Journeyman Electrical License.

As you can tell, we have a lot of work to do. Take your time and work at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Listen as often as you can. Make sure you thoroughly understand all the concepts in a particular chapter before moving on to the next one.

I recommend that you retake written portions of the test questions I present, especially if you get any wrong. This will help you to completely master the course material and better grasp the concepts I present. Remember, the whole purpose of your taking this course is to put yourself in the best position to ace your exam. The more you know the material, the more prepared and confident you will be.

And now, we have reached the end of this introductory chapter! Since this was just an introduction, this chapter does not contain a quiz. But there are some key points to remember. So, let’s go through those takeaways I mentioned.