Electrical Installations Technician Course
Get the hands-on electrical knowledge employers demand, from safety fundamentals and conduit bending to commercial panels and motor controls. This course covers residential, commercial, and industrial systems so you're ready to work across any jobsite. Build real skills that take you from apprentice to confident technician.
What you will learn:
You will learn electrical theory, safety regulations, and PPE requirements before moving into tools, wiring methods, and raceway installation. The course covers residential branch circuits, service entrances, and panel work, then advances to three-phase commercial systems and motor control wiring. You will also study grounding and bonding, system testing, and troubleshooting techniques for both power and control circuits. Supplementary material includes blueprint reading, renewable energy systems, low-voltage cabling, and project management basics. By the end, you will have the technical foundation to pursue apprenticeship programs and journeyman licensure.
How you study in practice Electrical Installations Technician Course
How you practice Electrical Installations Technician Course
For companies looking to train their teams
With Dedika for businesses, the course includes exercises and examples tailored to your own business and the way your company needs.
Course Content
8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsElectrical Fundamentals and Safety Principles
Electrical Fundamentals and Safety Principles
Lesson 1 • Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Teaches energy isolation steps to prevent accidental energization. Directly applies hazard knowledge from the previous section.
Lesson 2 • Electrical Safety Regulations Overview
Surveys regulatory frameworks governing electrical work safety. Students understand compliance obligations before entering hands-on training.
Lesson 3 • Electrical Hazard Recognition
Identifies shock, arc flash, and fire risks in electrical environments. Connects hazard awareness to safe work practices introduced next.
Lesson 4 • Personal Protective Equipment for Electricians
Specifies PPE selection, inspection, and use for electrical tasks. Ensures students can match protection level to hazard severity.
Lesson 5 • Basic Electrical Theory
Covers voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships. Provides the quantitative foundation every subsequent chapter depends on.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsElectrical Tools, Materials, and Measurements
Electrical Tools, Materials, and Measurements
Lesson 1 • Hand Tools for Electrical Work
Covers screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, and conduit benders. Proper tool selection reduces installation errors and injury risk.
Lesson 2 • Power Tools and Drilling Equipment
Introduces drills, hole saws, and reciprocating saws used in rough-in work. Safe operation habits established here carry through all installation chapters.
Lesson 3 • Conductors, Cables, and Insulation Types
Identifies wire gauges, insulation ratings, and cable assemblies. Material knowledge is prerequisite for correct conductor sizing in later chapters.
Lesson 4 • Specialized Test Instruments
Covers insulation resistance testers, phase rotation meters, and power analyzers. Expands diagnostic capability beyond basic multimeter use.
Lesson 5 • Using Multimeters and Voltage Testers
Teaches measurement of voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. Accurate readings are essential for troubleshooting covered in advanced chapters.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsWiring Methods and Raceway Systems
Wiring Methods and Raceway Systems
Lesson 1 • Conduit Bending Techniques
Teaches stub-up, offset, saddle, and back-to-back bends using hand and mechanical benders. Accurate bending prevents conductor damage and installation rework.
Lesson 2 • Cable Tray Systems
Introduces ladder, solid-bottom, and wire mesh tray installation. Cable tray complements conduit systems in industrial and commercial settings.
Lesson 3 • Conduit Types and Selection Criteria
Compares rigid metal, IMC, EMT, PVC, and flexible conduit. Selection criteria link material properties to environmental and code requirements.
Lesson 4 • Pulling Conductors Through Raceways
Covers lubricant use, pull tension limits, and jam ratio calculations. Correct pulling technique protects insulation and ensures long-term reliability.
Lesson 5 • Conduit Fittings and Support Methods
Covers couplings, connectors, straps, and hangers for secure conduit runs. Proper support spacing ensures structural integrity and code compliance.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsElectrical Boxes, Devices, and Connections
Electrical Boxes, Devices, and Connections
Lesson 1 • Receptacles, Switches, and GFCI Devices
Covers wiring and testing of standard, GFCI, and AFCI devices. Device selection and placement rules apply directly to residential and commercial circuits.
Lesson 2 • Wire Termination and Splicing Methods
Teaches wire nut, push-in, compression, and lug terminations. Reliable connections are the foundation of safe, low-resistance circuits.
Lesson 3 • Electrical Box Types and Sizing
Identifies metal and nonmetallic boxes and calculates fill capacity. Correct box sizing prevents overheating and is required before device installation.
Lesson 4 • Box Mounting and Rough-In Techniques
Teaches stud, masonry, and old-work box mounting methods. Proper rough-in positioning ensures device alignment and drywall clearance.
Lesson 5 • Grounding and Bonding at Devices
Establishes grounding conductor routing and bonding jumper installation at boxes and devices. Proper grounding prevents shock and ensures fault clearing.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsResidential Electrical Systems
Residential Electrical Systems
Lesson 1 • Residential Panel Installation
Covers main breaker panel mounting, bus connections, and breaker installation. Panel work integrates load calculations and branch circuit design.
Lesson 2 • Service Entrance and Meter Base
Teaches overhead and underground service entrance installation and metering. Service entrance work connects the utility supply to the residential panel.
Lesson 3 • Branch Circuit Design and Layout
Plans lighting, receptacle, and dedicated appliance circuits for a dwelling. Circuit layout decisions affect material cost and code compliance.
Lesson 4 • Residential Load Calculations
Covers general lighting, small appliance, and laundry load calculations. Accurate load estimates determine service size and panel capacity.
Lesson 5 • Smoke, CO, and Low-Voltage Rough-In
Covers detector placement, interconnection wiring, and doorbell rough-in. Life-safety and low-voltage systems complete the residential installation scope.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsCommercial Electrical Systems
Commercial Electrical Systems
Lesson 1 • Feeder and Branch Circuit Installation
Teaches feeder conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and tap rules. Feeders distribute power from service equipment to sub-panels and loads.
Lesson 2 • Commercial Lighting Systems
Covers fluorescent, LED, HID, and emergency lighting installation. Lighting systems represent a major portion of commercial electrical scope.
Lesson 3 • Three-Phase Power Systems
Explains wye and delta configurations, phase relationships, and voltage levels. Three-phase knowledge is prerequisite for commercial panel and motor work.
Lesson 4 • Commercial Panelboards and Switchboards
Covers installation of three-phase panelboards, switchboards, and metering sections. Larger equipment requires different mounting and termination techniques.
Lesson 5 • Commercial Load Calculations
Applies demand factors and optional calculation methods to commercial buildings. Commercial loads differ from residential in density and diversity.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsMotors, Controls, and Industrial Wiring
Motors, Controls, and Industrial Wiring
Lesson 1 • Variable Frequency Drives
Covers VFD installation, parameter setup, and wiring best practices. VFDs are standard in modern industrial and commercial motor applications.
Lesson 2 • Magnetic Starters and Contactors
Teaches contactor operation, overload relay selection, and starter wiring. Starters are the primary switching device in industrial motor control.
Lesson 3 • Control Circuit Wiring and Ladder Diagrams
Introduces ladder logic diagrams and control circuit wiring for start-stop stations. Diagram reading is essential for troubleshooting industrial systems.
Lesson 4 • Electric Motor Fundamentals
Covers motor types, nameplate data, and torque-speed characteristics. Motor theory underpins correct installation and protection choices.
Lesson 5 • Motor Branch Circuit Requirements
Applies conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and disconnecting means rules to motor circuits. Correct sizing prevents nuisance trips and motor damage.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsGrounding, Bonding, and System Testing
Grounding, Bonding, and System Testing
Lesson 1 • Grounding System Design Principles
Distinguishes grounding from bonding and explains fault current paths. System-level grounding design builds on device-level grounding from earlier chapters.
Lesson 2 • Bonding of Metallic Systems
Teaches bonding of water piping, gas piping, structural steel, and equipment. Bonding equalizes potential and prevents dangerous voltage differences.
Lesson 3 • System Commissioning and Acceptance Testing
Applies insulation resistance, continuity, and functional tests to completed installations. Commissioning confirms the system meets design and safety requirements.
Lesson 4 • Grounding Electrode Installation
Covers ground rods, concrete-encased electrodes, and ground rings. Electrode installation creates the earth reference for the electrical system.
Lesson 5 • Ground Fault and Arc Fault Protection
Covers GFCI, AFCI, and equipment ground fault protection device installation. These devices supplement grounding to protect people and property.
Your valid completion certificate
This course is for you:
Construction laborers: ready to specialize in a higher-paying skilled trade.
Recent high school graduates: exploring hands-on careers instead of four-year degrees.
Maintenance workers: wanting to expand their electrical knowledge beyond basic repairs.
Career changers: leaving office jobs to pursue stable, in-demand field work.
Military veterans: translating technical service experience into civilian electrical careers.
DIY homeowners: seeking professional-grade understanding of their home's electrical systems.
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