Designed for those seeking to learn the basic principals of electrical work, this course will prepare you for an entry-level job in this field. Emphasis will be placed on safety at the jobsite, proper use of tools and equipment and the vocabulary necessary to follow your supervisor's instructions, plan specifications, or blueprints.

Only those individuals who complete the course and pass the written exam will be eligible to apply for certification.  (see testing times and locations)

Course Includes:

          Reading and Interpretation of Blueprints

Plan View and Elevation View Drawings

Interpreting the Electrical Plan and Lighting Plan

Interpreting Symbols, Abbreviations and IEEE/ANSI Standard Device Numbers

Safety Rules, Practices

          Related Math

Mathematical Calculations for Electrical Formulas

Metric Masurements Instruments Used

Ohm's Law formulas and Power formulas

Metric Measurements

          Basic Electrical Theory

Electrical Fundamentals

Volts, Amperes, and Ohms

Basic Direct Current (DC) Theory

Basic Alternating Current (AC)

Basic Electrical Circuits and Systems

Grounding and Bonding

          Residential Wiring

Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC 2009)

Bending Conduit (90 degrees, offsets, and saddles)

Pulling Wire

Installing Electrical Metallic Tubing

Installing Non-Metallic Sheath 

Installing Metal-Clad Cable 

Installing Boxes

Installing and Wiring Electrical Outlets

Installing Switches (single, three-way, and four-way)

Splicing Conductors

Slicing Wires 

Installing Unistrut Trapeze

Installing Drop-in Fixtures 

Techniques for Troubleshooting Circuits

The NEC and On-The-Job Safety

Understanding the NEC

Trade Vocabulary

Safety On The Job

Professional Ethics