Course Summary
This 240-hour introductory course connects the foundational principles of the electrical trade with extensive hands-on laboratory training. Designed to prepare students for entry-level employment and advanced trade pathways, this course balances classroom instruction with real-world application.
Students will develop practical, career-ready skills using common electrical tools, meters, wiring methods, and circuit construction techniques utilized in both residential and commercial installations.
Major Topics Covered
- Safety & Tools: Comprehensive electrical safety, tool and material identification, and proper equipment usage.
- Theory & Math: Core electrical mathematics, basic AC/DC electric theory, and electrical drawings.
- Code & Materials: Conductors, wiring methods, grounding and bonding fundamentals, and an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Applied Learning: Immersive, hands-on laboratory training.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Safety & Professionalism: Demonstrate safe work practices, job site awareness, proper use of ladders, and professional habits in a laboratory environment.
- Tools & Testing: Identify and properly operate electrical hand and power tools, multimeters, and specialized testing equipment.
- Theory & Calculations: Apply basic electrical formulas to installation and troubleshooting, while explaining core concepts like voltage, current, resistance, power, and magnetism.
- Circuitry & Installation: Construct and analyze series, parallel, and combination circuits. Master proper wire stripping, splicing, terminations, and device installation.
- Code & Print Reading: Interpret basic electrical symbols, diagrams, and prints while applying introductory NEC requirements to practical wiring projects.
Required Textbooks & Materials
Electricity: Theory and Applications
- Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox (G-W)
- Features: Provides a strong foundation in essential electrical principles, circuit theory, test equipment, and practical applications for real-world troubleshooting.
Electricity: Theory and Applications Student Workbook
- Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox (G-W)
- Features: Packed with reinforcement activities, hands-on practice problems, and chapter reviews to solidify core electrical concepts.