Courses Details

Electrical Modules:

Orientation to the Electrical Trade (2.5 Hours, Module ID 26101-17)

Provides an overview of the electrical trade and discusses the career paths available to electricians.

Electrical Safety (10 Hours, Module ID 26102-17)

Covers safety rules and regulations for electricians, including precautions for electrical hazards found on the job. Also covers the OSHA-mandated lockout/tag out procedure.

Introduction to Electrical Circuits (7.5 Hours, Module ID 26103-17)

Introduces electrical concepts used in Ohm’s law applied to DC series circuits. Covers atomic theory, electromotive force, resistance, and electric power equations.

Electrical Theory (7.5 Hours, Module ID 26104-17)

Introduces series, parallel, and series parallel circuits. Covers resistive circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage andcurrent laws, and circuit analysis.

Introduction to the National Electrical Code® (7.5 Hours, Module ID 26105-17)

Provides a road map for using the NEC®. Introduces the layout and the types of information found within the code book. Allows trainees to practice finding information using an easy-to-follow procedure.

Device Boxes (10 Hours, Module ID 26106-17)

Covers the hardware and systems used by an electrician to mount and support boxes, receptacles, and other electrical components. Also covers NEC® fill and pull requirements for device, pull, and junction boxes under 100 cubic inches.

Hand Bending (10 Hours, Module ID 26107-17)

Introduces conduit bending and installation. Covers the techniques for using hand-operated and step conduit benders, as well as cutting, reaming, and threading conduit.

Raceways and Fittings (20 Hours, Module ID 26108-17)

Introduces the types and applications of raceways, wire ways, and ducts. Stresses the applicable NEC® requirements.

Conductors and Cables (10 Hours, Module ID 26109-17)

Focuses on the types and applications of conductors and covers proper wiring techniques. Stresses the applicable NEC® requirements.

Basic Electrical Construction Drawings (7.5 Hours, Module ID 26110-17)

Describes electrical prints, drawings, and symbols, and the types of information that can be found on schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams.

Residential Electrical Services (15 Hours, Module ID 26111-17)

Covers the electrical devices and wiring techniques common to residential construction and maintenance. Allows trainees to practice making service calculations. Stresses the applicable NEC® requirements.

Electrical Test Equipment (5 Hours, Module ID 26112-17)

Covers proper selection, inspection, and use of common electrical test equipment, including voltage testers, clamp-on ammeters, ohmmeters, mustimeters, phase/motor rotation testers, and data recording equipment. Also covers safety precautions and meter category ratings.