Course Offerings

This course introduces the basics of working in the electrical field and prepares students for entry-level employment in electrical contracting companies, at new construction sites and on remodeling and renovation projects. Topics will include an occupational overview of the electrical trade, safety for electricians, introduction to electrical circuits, electrical theory, the National Electrical Code (NEC), the use of device boxes, hand bending, wireways, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction document interpretation, residential wiring, and Electrical Test Equipment. Electrical Apprenticeship Level 1 is the first electrical course in the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum for Electrical Apprenticeship.

Course Objectives

learn the basics of the Electrical Trade including an occupational overview of the electrical industry, electrical safety, the basics of electrical circuits, electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, the use of device boxes, conduit bending, wireways, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction document interpretation, residential electrical services, and electrical test equipment.

Outline of Instruction

Electrical Apprentice Level 1
a. Occupational Overview: The Electrical Industry
b. Safety for Electricians
c. Introduction to Electrical Circuits
d. Electrical Theory
e. Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
f. Device Boxes
g. Hand Bending
h. Wireways, Raceways and Fittings
i. Conductors and Cables
j. Basic Electrical Construction Drawings
k. Residential Wiring
l. Electrical Test Equipment

Contact Hours

120

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Students who successfully complete the requirements for this course will be eligible to receive certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research and will receive credit for completion of the first year of Apprenticeship Trng.

Website

apprenticeshipnc.com/apprentices; http://www.nccer.org/training-and-certifications

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

See Outline of Instruction

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

NCCER Core Curriculum, or Successful Completion of NCCER Core Curriculum Knowledge Verification Assessment

Learning Supplies Needed

Electrical Level One Trainee Guide, published by NCCER in partnership with Pearson.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Electrical Lab for teaching hands-on activities.

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Successfully completed all module exams with a minimum score of 70%,Successfully completed all hands-on assessments

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Registered Electrical Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Electrician Apprentice

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Yes

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Electrician Apprentice

Related Courses

CAR-3108K1

Course Contact Information

Wake Tech Apprenticeship
919-334-1624
[email protected]