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2025-2026 Workforce Education Catalog

UBCT 040 - NC3 Workshop Series: Greenlee Electrical Training

This course provides training in the electrical trades through industry-based curriculum and equipment. Topics include hand bending, basic and advanced conduit bending, wire pathways and raceways, fishing wire and cable pulling, wire termination, 3-phase sequencing and motor rotation, insulation and ground rod resistance testing, and basic electrical installation. This course prepares students to earn nine NC3/Greenlee certifications in the electrical trades. Students will have an opportunity to test for each certification a maximum of three times. 

Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe terminology and safety protocols for the electrical industry. 
  2. Identify proper hand and power tools for specific electrical tasks. 
  3. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of specialized tools and equipment.

Outline:
  1. Hand Bending
    1. Theory and principles applied to bending conduit 
    2. Functionality of hand benders and related tools 
    3. Conduit characteristics 
    4. Safety and regulations 
  2. Basic Conduit Bending
    1. Bending Theory 
    2. How to Use and Identify Tools of the Trade 
    3. Use of the 1818 Ratchet Mechanical Bender 
    4. Threading Conduit 
  3. Advanced Conduit Bending
    1. Utilizing the 555C Electric Conduit Bender
    2. How to Make 90 Degree, Offset, and Saddle Bends 
    3. Utilizing the 880 Hydraulic Bender, 980 Pump, and 1802 Bending Table, PVC Blanket, and Heater
  4. Wire Pathways
    1. Theory of Wire Pathways and Types of Materials
    2. Use and Understanding of Rotary Tools for Wire Pathway Creation 
    3. Use and Understanding of Knockout Wire Pathway Creation
  5. Fishing Conduits/Raceways & Cable Pulling
    1. Fishing Conduits/Raceways
      1. Process of fishing pathways in preparation for pulling wire through the intended pathways
      2. Selecting the appropriate tools for fishing
      3. Safe use of manual and power fishing systems
    2. Cable Pulling
      1. Process of manual and power cable pulling operations and systems 
      2. Calculate pulling and load forces associated with manual and power pulling methods
      3. Methods for pulling various cabling
      4. Safe use of manual and power pulling systems
  6. Electrical Branch/Series and Service Level Wire Termination
    1. Theory of Wire Termination and common connector and cable types
    2. Connector crimp profile recognition and limitations
    3. Use and understanding of manual tools and battery-powered cutters and crimpers
    4. Activities using tools for cutting and crimping electrical wire and connectors
  7. 3-Phase Sequencing and Motor Rotation
    1. Principles of three-phase electricity and rotation 
    2. Calculations Using Electrical Principles and Laws 
    3. Category Ratings for Meters and Test Leads 
    4. Electrical Measurements using a Multimeter 
  8. Insulation and Ground Rod Resistance Testing
    1. Principles of insulation and ground rod resistance 
    2. Calculations using Electrical Principles and Laws
    3. Category Ratings for Meters and Test Leads 
    4. Resistance Measurements Using Digital Insulation and Clamp-on Resistance Testers 
  9. Basic Electrical Installation
    1. Electrical Terminology
    2. Safety Protocols 
    3. Tool Identification 
    4. Conductor Preparation and Termination 
    5. Wires
    6. Installation of lighting components, switches, and receptacles
    7. Safety in electrical component installation