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Basic Electrician Course

Name: Basic Electrician Course
Price: 8940 PKR

Stop paying electricians for jobs you can handle yourself. This course takes you from basic electrical theory all the way through 240V appliance circuits, smart home devices, and troubleshooting — with code compliance built into every step. Whether you are adding a circuit, upgrading a panel, or wiring a kitchen, you will have the skills to do it right and pass inspection.

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What you will learn:

You will start with electrical safety, Ohm's Law, and residential code requirements so every project you touch is grounded in the right fundamentals. From there, you will learn to read a service panel, select the correct wire gauge, and make code-compliant connections at outlets, switches, and fixtures. The course covers dedicated circuits for kitchens, bathrooms, dryers, water heaters, and EV chargers. You will also tackle three-way switches, GFCI and AFCI protection, and ceiling fan installations. By the final chapter, you will know how to diagnose tripped breakers, open neutrals, and short circuits using a multimeter — and fix them without guessing.

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Course content

8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Electrical Safety and Foundational Concepts

Lesson 1 • Electrical Hazards and Shock Prevention
Identifies causes of electrocution, arc flash, and fire. Students learn to recognise dangerous conditions before touching any wiring.
Lesson 2 • Residential Electrical Codes Overview
Introduces permit requirements, inspection processes, and code compliance concepts. Students understand the regulatory framework governing every project in this course.
Lesson 3 • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
Teaches de-energisation and verification steps before any work begins. Proper lockout/tagout prevents accidental re-energisation throughout all hands-on chapters.
Lesson 4 • Personal Protective Equipment for Electricians
Specifies PPE selection and proper use for DIY electrical tasks. Connects safety gear choices directly to the hazard types identified in the previous section.
Lesson 5 • How Electricity Works
Covers voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships using Ohm's Law. Establishes the theoretical base every subsequent chapter depends on.

Chapter 2See details

Tools, Materials, and the Service Panel

Lesson 1 • Understanding the Main Service Panel
Maps panel components including the main breaker, bus bars, neutral bar, and ground bar. Students gain the panel literacy needed to add and troubleshoot circuits.
Lesson 2 • Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Explains breaker types, trip ratings, and fuse sizing. Correct overcurrent protection selection is required before installing any new circuit.
Lesson 3 • Essential Electrician's Hand Tools
Covers wire strippers, needle-nose pliers, fish tape, and testers. Proper tool selection prevents damage to conductors and speeds up every task ahead.
Lesson 4 • Wire Types, Gauges, and Ratings
Explains NM cable, THHN, and armoured cable along with ampacity charts. Correct wire selection is mandatory for every circuit installation covered later.
Lesson 5 • Boxes, Connectors, and Fasteners
Covers plastic and metal boxes, cable clamps, and stapling requirements. Proper box selection and mounting underpin safe outlet, switch, and fixture installations.

Chapter 3See details

Wiring Techniques and Connections

Lesson 1 • Grounding and Bonding Conductors
Distinguishes grounding from bonding and explains their protective roles. Proper ground paths are required in every device and panel connection covered ahead.
Lesson 2 • Working Inside Electrical Boxes
Covers wire folding, device seating, and box fill compliance. Neat box work prevents insulation damage and ensures devices seat flush and function correctly.
Lesson 3 • Terminating at Devices and Terminals
Explains screw terminal, back-stab, and lug connections for outlets, switches, and panels. Correct termination prevents loose connections that cause arcing and fires.
Lesson 4 • Wire Nut and Push-In Connector Splices
Covers wire nut sizing, twist technique, and push-in connector limits. Students learn which connector type suits each application before moving to device wiring.
Lesson 5 • Stripping and Preparing Conductors
Teaches correct strip lengths, nick-free technique, and insulation damage prevention. Clean conductor prep is the first step to reliable connections throughout the course.

Chapter 4See details

Outlets, Switches, and Lighting Circuits

Lesson 1 • Ceiling Fixtures and Ceiling Fans
Explains fan-rated box requirements, weight limits, and dual-switch wiring. Proper mounting and wiring prevent fixture failure and eliminate shock hazards.
Lesson 2 • Single-Pole and Three-Way Switches
Teaches switch loop wiring, traveller wires, and common terminal identification. Three-way switch wiring is the most requested DIY skill after outlet replacement.
Lesson 3 • Dimmer and Smart Switch Installation
Covers dimmer load ratings, neutral wire requirements, and smart switch pairing. Students upgrade standard switches without overloading dimmers or losing functionality.
Lesson 4 • GFCI and AFCI Outlet Installation
Explains GFCI load-side protection and AFCI outlet placement requirements. These devices are code-required in kitchens, bathrooms, and other specified locations.
Lesson 5 • Installing Standard Duplex Outlets
Covers 15A and 20A outlet wiring, polarity, and grounding. Correct outlet installation is the baseline skill for all device work in this chapter.

Chapter 5See details

Running New Circuits and Rough-In Wiring

Lesson 1 • Circuit Planning and Load Calculations
Covers load estimation, circuit sizing, and panel capacity checks. Accurate planning prevents overloaded circuits and failed inspections on new installations.
Lesson 2 • Connecting New Circuits at the Panel
Covers breaker installation, conductor landing, and torque specifications. Students energise new circuits safely after confirming all rough-in work is complete.
Lesson 3 • Stapling, Securing, and Protecting Cable
Explains staple spacing, cable support intervals, and conduit protection zones. Proper securing satisfies code requirements and prevents cable sag and abrasion.
Lesson 4 • Pulling Cable Through Walls and Ceilings
Covers fish tape use, cable fishing techniques, and pulling through insulation. Efficient cable routing reduces installation time and avoids damage to existing finishes.
Lesson 5 • Drilling, Notching, and Protecting Framing
Teaches hole placement rules, notch depth limits, and nail plate requirements. Correct framing work protects cables from fastener damage after walls are closed.

Chapter 6See details

Kitchen and Bathroom Electrical Installations

Lesson 1 • Bathroom Outlet and Lighting Circuits
Explains GFCI placement, dedicated bathroom circuit rules, and vanity lighting wiring. Bathroom code requirements differ from general living spaces in several key ways.
Lesson 2 • Exhaust Fan and Ventilation Wiring
Covers fan-only, fan-light, and humidity-sensing fan wiring configurations. Proper ventilation wiring prevents moisture damage and satisfies code in wet areas.
Lesson 3 • Kitchen Circuit Requirements
Covers small-appliance circuits, refrigerator circuits, and counter outlet spacing rules. Kitchen wiring has the highest circuit density of any room in a residence.
Lesson 4 • Dishwasher and Disposal Circuits
Explains dedicated circuit sizing, switch-controlled disposal wiring, and junction box placement. These circuits require specific ampacity and switching configurations.
Lesson 5 • Range, Oven, and Cooktop Wiring
Covers 240V circuit installation, four-wire connections, and range receptacle types. High-voltage appliance wiring requires double-pole breakers and heavier conductors.

Chapter 7See details

240V Circuits and Dedicated Appliances

Lesson 1 • Water Heater and HVAC Wiring
Explains 240V water heater connections, disconnect requirements, and air handler wiring. Proper disconnect placement is a code requirement for all fixed appliances.
Lesson 2 • Installing a Subpanel
Teaches feeder sizing, four-wire feeder installation, and subpanel grounding and bonding rules. A subpanel extends capacity to garages, workshops, or additions.
Lesson 3 • Dryer and Washer Circuit Installation
Covers 30A dryer circuit wiring, four-wire connections, and dryer outlet types. Students also wire a dedicated 20A washer circuit with GFCI protection.
Lesson 4 • 240V Circuit Fundamentals
Explains two hot legs, split-phase power, and how 240V differs from 120V circuits. This foundation is required before wiring any high-voltage appliance in this chapter.
Lesson 5 • EV Charger Circuit Installation
Covers Level 2 charger circuit sizing, NEMA receptacle selection, and conduit routing. EV charger installation is one of the fastest-growing DIY electrical projects.

Chapter 8See details

Troubleshooting and Electrical Testing

Lesson 1 • Diagnosing Dead Outlets and Circuits
Explains tripped breakers, tripped GFCI devices, and open neutral faults. Students follow a logical sequence to restore power without replacing functional components.
Lesson 2 • Using a Multimeter Effectively
Covers voltage, continuity, and resistance measurement techniques for residential circuits. Multimeter proficiency is the core diagnostic skill for every fault scenario ahead.
Lesson 3 • Interpreting Inspection Failures and Corrections
Reviews common inspection rejection reasons and the corrective actions required. Students learn to self-audit work before the inspector arrives to avoid re-inspection fees.
Lesson 4 • Troubleshooting Switches and Fixtures
Diagnoses failed switches, flickering lights, and buzzing dimmers using voltage and continuity tests. These are the most frequent service calls in residential electrical work.
Lesson 5 • Tracing and Repairing Wiring Faults
Covers short circuits, ground faults, and high-resistance connections using a multimeter and circuit tracer. Systematic isolation prevents unnecessary demolition of finished walls.

Certification

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This course is for you:

Homeowner: wants to manage electrical upgrades without depending on contractors.
Landlord: needs to handle routine electrical repairs across multiple rental properties.
General contractor: wants to self-perform electrical rough-in on smaller remodel jobs.
Career changer: exploring the electrical trade before committing to an apprenticeship programme.
Handyperson: already comfortable with plumbing and carpentry but new to electrical work.
Tiny home or ADU builder: wiring a compact structure from the panel outward.

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