| ELEC 1: Electrical Safety, Tools, and OSHA 10 | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Introduces students to OSHA safety standards, electrical hazard recognition, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE, ladder safety, hand and power tools, and safe testing procedures. Laboratory activities emphasize safety drills, tool identification, and basic operation of meters. Students will receive training on OSHA safety and how it relates to the electrical field.
CONTENTS OF: Electrical Safety, Tools, and OSHA SAFETY
- OSHA safety culture, PPE, ladder safety, lockout/tagout
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical hazard recognition
- Intro to meters and safe testing
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| ELEC 2: Electrical Theory and Math | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Provides foundational instruction in electrical theory and trade mathematics, including Ohm’s Law, voltage, current, resistance, power formulas, and series and parallel circuits. Students apply concepts through circuit-building labs, measurements, and troubleshooting exercises.
CONTENTS OF: Electrical Theory and Math
- Ohm’s Law, power formulas
- Series/parallel circuits
- Voltage, current, resistance
- Trade math (fractions, measurements, basic geometry)
- CPR Certification
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| ELEC 3: NCCER Core, NEC Introduction, and Print Reading | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Introduces construction fundamentals, blueprint reading, materials handling, rigging practices, and introductory NEC navigation. Laboratory activities include print interpretation, jobsite simulations, and material takeoffs. Students will prepare and take the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core certification.
CONTENTS OF: NCCER Core, NEC Introduction, and Print Reading
- Construction basics
- Intro blueprint reading
- Basic rigging, materials handling
- NEC navigation fundamentals
Exam: NCCER Core Certification
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| ELEC 4: Residential Wiring I | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Introduces residential wiring methods, including cable types, switches, receptacles, lighting systems, and GFCI/AFCI protection devices. Students complete practical residential wiring installations in laboratory environments.
CONTENTS OF: Residential Wiring I
- Cable types, boxes, devices
- Switches, receptacles, lighting
- GFCI/AFCI
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| ELEC 5: Residential Wiring II and NEC Applications | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Expands residential electrical knowledge through instruction in load centers, grounding, bonding, NEC applications, and dwelling load calculations. Laboratory activities include panel terminations and code compliance exercises.
CONTENTS OF: Residential Wiring II and NEC Applications
- Panels and load centers
- Grounding and bonding
- NEC for dwellings
- Load calculations
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| ELEC 6: Residential Blueprint Reading and Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Focuses on residential print reading, material estimating, and integrated residential electrical installations. Students complete capstone-style projects from rough-in through trim-out.
CONTENTS OF: Residential Blueprint Reading
- Residential prints and layouts
- Material estimating
- Full rough-in to trim-out
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| ELEC 7: Commercial Wiring I – Raceways and Conduit | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Introduces commercial raceway systems, including installation methods for EMT, PVC, and rigid conduit. Students practice conduit bending, wire pulling, and raceway installation procedures.
CONTENTS OF: Commercial Wiring I – Raceways and Conduit
- EMT, PVC, rigid conduit
- Supports and fittings
- Wire pulling
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| ELEC 8: Commercial Wiring II – Commercial Systems | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Provides instruction in commercial lighting systems, three-phase electrical systems, panels, feeders, and commercial distribution equipment through classroom and laboratory applications.
CONTENTS OF: Commercial Wiring II – Commercial Systems
- 3-phase basics
- Panels and feeders
- Commercial lighting systems
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| ELEC 9: Low Voltage Systems and Commercial Print Reading | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Introduces data, fire alarm, and security systems while developing skills in commercial print reading, one-line diagrams, and load calculations.
CONTENTS OF: Low Voltage Systems and Commercial Print Reading
- Data, fire alarm, security basics
- One-line diagrams
- Load calculations
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| ELEC 10: Motor Controls and Relays | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Introduces motor controls, contactors, relays, overloads, and control circuits. Laboratory activities include motor starter wiring and troubleshooting exercises.
CONTENTS OF: Motor Controls and Relays
- Contactors, relays, and overloads
- Motor basics
- Intro control circuits
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| ELEC 11: Troubleshooting and NEC Review | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Focuses on diagnosing electrical faults, testing procedures, NEC review, and troubleshooting techniques involving open circuits, shorts, and grounding issues.
CONTENTS OF: Troubleshooting and NEC Review
- Fault finding (open, short, ground)
- Meter diagnostics
- NEC review (residential + commercial)
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| ELEC 12: NCCER Electrical Level 1 and Final Capstone | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH |
Serves as the culminating experience of the program through integrated residential and commercial projects, troubleshooting labs, and certification preparation activities. Students may earn NCCER Electrical Level 1 certification.
CONTENTS OF: NCCER Electrical Level 1 and Final Capstone
- Full NCCER Level 1 review
- Integrated residential + commercial project
- Job readiness
Exam: NCCER Electrical Level 1 Certification
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| Total | 48 Weeks | 60 QCH |
