Electrician Course

Lesson 1 • Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Defines the three fundamental electrical quantities and their units of measurement. Connects these quantities to real-world circuit behavior.

Lesson 2 • Electrical Hazards and Risk Assessment

Identifies shock, arc flash, and fire hazards present in electrical work. Teaches systematic risk assessment before any hands-on task.

Lesson 3 • Lockout/Tagout Procedures

Teaches energy isolation methods to prevent accidental energization during maintenance. Students practice full lockout/tagout sequences on simulated equipment.

Lesson 4 • Personal Protective Equipment

Covers selection, inspection, and proper use of PPE for electrical tasks. Reinforces hazard identification by pairing each hazard with appropriate protection.

Lesson 1 • Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis

Combines series and parallel techniques to solve complex mixed circuits. Prepares students for real-world wiring configurations encountered on the job.

Lesson 2 • Electrical Power and Energy

Introduces the watt, kilowatt-hour, and power formulas derived from Ohm's Law. Students calculate power consumption and energy cost for common loads.

Lesson 3 • Series Circuit Analysis

Analyzes circuits where components share a single current path. Students apply Ohm's Law to find voltage drops and total resistance in series configurations.

Lesson 4 • Parallel Circuit Analysis

Examines circuits with multiple current paths and constant voltage across branches. Students calculate branch currents and equivalent resistance.

Lesson 1 • Clamp Meters and Current Measurement

Introduces clamp meters for non-contact current measurement on energized conductors. Connects to Ohm's Law by verifying calculated current values in real circuits.

Lesson 2 • Oscilloscopes and Power Quality Meters

Introduces waveform analysis and power quality measurement for advanced diagnostics. Students identify harmonics, voltage sags, and frequency deviations.

Lesson 3 • Insulation and Ground Testing

Covers megohmmeter use for insulation resistance testing and ground continuity verification. Students identify degraded insulation before energizing new or repaired circuits.

Lesson 4 • Hand Tools for Electrical Work

Covers insulated screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, and conduit benders. Proper tool selection prevents damage to conductors and reduces injury risk.

Lesson 1 • Conductor Types and Sizing

Covers wire gauge systems, ampacity tables, and insulation types for various environments. Correct sizing prevents overheating and ensures circuit protection coordination.

Lesson 2 • Wire Connections and Splicing

Demonstrates proper stripping, twisting, and termination techniques for reliable connections. Poor connections are the leading cause of electrical fires and failures.

Lesson 3 • Box Fill and Device Installation

Calculates box fill to prevent overcrowding and installs outlets, switches, and covers. Students apply fill calculations to select correct box sizes for each application.

Lesson 4 • Conduit Systems and Installation

Teaches EMT, rigid, PVC, and flexible conduit selection, cutting, and bending. Students install complete conduit runs with correct support spacing and fittings.

Lesson 1 • Panelboard Installation and Layout

Covers panel mounting, bus connections, breaker installation, and directory labeling. Proper layout ensures safe access and correct circuit identification.

Lesson 2 • Grounding System Fundamentals

Distinguishes grounding from bonding and explains their roles in fault current return. Students trace the grounding electrode system from panel to earth.

Lesson 3 • Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Explains how fuses and breakers interrupt fault current to protect conductors and equipment. Students select correct ratings based on conductor ampacity and load type.

Lesson 4 • Equipment Grounding Conductors

Covers sizing, routing, and connection of equipment grounding conductors in branch circuits. Ensures fault current returns safely to trip overcurrent devices.

Lesson 1 • Branch Circuit Design and Layout

Plans lighting, general-purpose, and dedicated appliance circuits for a complete residence. Students draw circuit layouts and assign circuits to panel positions.

Lesson 2 • Service Entrance and Metering

Covers overhead and underground service installation, meter socket wiring, and utility requirements. Students identify service components and calculate minimum service size.

Lesson 3 • Finish Wiring and Device Trim-Out

Covers device installation, fixture hanging, and panel termination at the finish stage. Students complete a full residential trim-out from devices to energized panel.

Lesson 4 • Residential Load Calculations

Applies standard and optional calculation methods to size residential services and feeders. Accurate load calculations prevent undersized services and nuisance tripping.

Lesson 1 • Control Wiring and Ladder Diagrams

Introduces ladder logic diagrams for reading and wiring industrial control circuits. Students trace and wire start-stop, jog, and interlocking control sequences.

Lesson 2 • Motor Circuits and Controls

Covers motor nameplate data, branch circuit sizing, and overload protection selection. Students wire a complete motor branch circuit with starter and overload relay.

Lesson 3 • Commercial Wiring Methods

Covers EMT, rigid metal conduit, wireways, and cable tray systems used in commercial buildings. Students select and install appropriate wiring methods for occupancy type.

Lesson 4 • Commercial Load Calculations and Feeders

Applies demand factors and feeder sizing rules to commercial occupancies. Students calculate feeder size for office, retail, and warehouse load profiles.

Lesson 1 • Ground Fault Diagnosis

Covers insulation resistance testing and current measurement to locate ground faults. Students isolate faulted branch circuits without de-energizing the entire system.

Lesson 2 • Panel and Service Troubleshooting

Addresses breaker failures, loose connections, and service voltage problems at the panel. Students perform safe panel diagnostics and identify thermal hot spots.

Lesson 3 • Motor and Control Circuit Faults

Diagnoses motor failures including winding faults, overloads, and control circuit issues. Students use resistance and voltage tests to isolate motor and starter faults.

Lesson 4 • Diagnosing Open and Short Circuits

Teaches voltage and resistance testing to locate open conductors and short circuits. Students practice on fault-simulated training boards.