Course Description

This course provides an overview of NEC Article 430: Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers. Participants will become familiar with using code publications; gain a clear understanding of how the NEC rule-making process works; and discuss and analyze the most pertinent and commonly encountered additions and deletions in the current edition of the NEC. Topics include definitions and terminology, motor nameplate requirements, calculating motor circuit conductors, branch circuit overcurrent protective devices, motor and branch circuit ground fault protection, installation of controllers and disconnects, sizing of fuses and circuit breaker and feeder tap rules. Supplemental handouts included in cost of course.

Class Time

8:00am – 5:00pm

Continuing Education Credit

This course has been approved by Washington State Labor & Industries

License Type: Electrical Trainee
Course Number: WA2025-275
CEU Credit: 8 hours Basic Classroom Training

License Type: Electrical Journeyman, Administrators and Master Electrician
Course Number: WA2025-275
CEU Credit: 8 hours Industry Related

License Type: Plumber and Plumber Trainee
Course Number: WA204-121
CEU Credit: 8 hours Industry Related Electrical

Required Books/Materials

2020 or 2023 NEC Code Book
Calculator
Paper
Pen/Pencil