Journeyman Electrician study plan

Compute branch-circuit loads for general lighting, small-appliance, laundry, and receptacle outlets using the standard method

Calculate feeder and service loads by applying demand factors to ranges, dryers, and heating/cooling equipment

Solve series, parallel, and combination circuit problems for voltage, current, resistance, and power

Convert between watts, horsepower, and volt-amperes for single-phase and three-phase loads

Explain the difference between continuous and noncontinuous loads and apply the 125% factor correctly

Size service conductors and the service disconnect for a calculated dwelling load

Perform optional-method load calculations and compare the result with the standard method

Identify and describe the wiring methods permitted in a given occupancy type

Match cable types and raceway types to their permitted and prohibited uses, including wet, damp, and dry locations

Determine support, securing, and clearance requirements for at least five common wiring methods

Apply the ampacity tables for conductors in raceways, cables, and free air at various temperature ratings

Calculate ampacity adjustment for more than three current-carrying conductors in a raceway

Apply ambient temperature correction factors to conductor ampacity

Determine the minimum size equipment grounding conductor and grounded conductor for a feeder

Select the correct box for a given conductor fill and calculate conduit fill percentage

Identify system grounding requirements for separately derived systems and services

Size grounding electrode conductors and bonding jumpers for given service sizes

Describe the grounding electrode system and the required bonding of metal water piping and structural steel

Explain equipment grounding conductor sizing and the permitted uses of the raceway as an EGC

Distinguish ground-fault circuit interrupter, ground-fault protection of equipment, and arc-fault circuit interrupter applications and ratings

Apply GFCI protection requirements to dwelling, kitchen, bathroom, garage, and outdoor receptacles

Select standard overcurrent device ratings and match them to conductor ampacities

Apply the next-higher-rated-device rule and identify where it is not permitted

Determine available short-circuit current and verify equipment short-circuit current ratings

Explain series-rated systems and the conditions under which they may be used

Size branch-circuit conductors and overcurrent protection for a single motor using the tables

Calculate motor overload protection and the disconnecting means rating

Select and size a transformer primary and secondary protection scheme for a given transformer

Determine working clearances, dedicated equipment space, and panelboard termination requirements

Calculate box fill and raceway fill for panelboard and device installations

Classify a location by class, division or zone, and group, then select permitted wiring methods and equipment

Identify requirements for commercial garages, service stations, and healthcare and assembly occupancies

Select the correct lockout/tagout and verification steps before working on energized equipment

Describe personal protective equipment selection and approach boundaries for common voltage levels

Explain safe use and inspection of hand and power tools and test instruments

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under test conditions and score them by domain

Re-solve every missed question and write the code rule or formula it tested

Re-drill the two lowest-scoring domains from the practice exams

Build a one-page formula and table-index reference sheet for exam day

Verify table navigation speed by locating ten cited articles and tables in under five minutes total