Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Apr 17, 2026  
Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

CBT 114 - Blueprint Reading and Electrical Codes


Description:  Use NEC as a guide for the safe installation of electrical equipment. Emphasizes charts, rulings, wire methods and state and local regulations.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3

Course Content:
  1. National Electric Code (NEC)
  2. Grounding and bonding
  3. Boxes and enclosures
  4. Cables
  5. Raceways and conductors
  6. Services and electrical equipment
  7. General & specific provisions in a one family dwelling
  8. Hazardous locations
  9. National Electrical Code calculations
  10. Blueprints & schematics

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the purpose of NEC. (1, 8, 9)
  2. Interpret general requirements of NEC. (1-9)
  3. Demonstrate acceptable wiring methods. (1-7)
  4. Interpret blueprints & schematics. (10)