Wake Tech is closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day. Prospective students can still apply online, and current students can register for Fall semester classes.
Homes and businesses are constantly in need of trained commercial and residential electricians. Training at Wake Tech can teach you the following:
Courses include hands-on instruction in standard wiring techniques, methodology and the use of equipment and materials with instructor supervision, in a lab equipped to simulate real conditions.
Workforce Development offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.
have understanding of basic knowledge of residential wiring
1.1 Understand how electricity and electrical equipment work
1.2 Identify different kinds of cables, boxes and devices
1.3 Know basic operation of switches, receptacles and light fixtures
1.4 Do minor repairs of electrical systems
1.5 Apply general safety practices while working with electricity
1.6 Basic knowledge of residential wiring
1.7 Prepare the students to become an apprentice in electrical wiring
1.8 Develop good business practices
1.9 Basic knowledge of NEC for wiring purposes
Orientation to the electrical trade
Describe the apprenticeship/training process for electricians and various career paths/opportunities one might follow in the electrical trade. State the tasks typically performed by an electrician and explain the responsibilities and aptitudes of an electrician, introduction to the basic math, conversions, and use of the calculator.
Electrical theory one
Offers a general introduction to the electrical concepts, electronic configuration of elements, conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. Introduction to voltage, current, resistance, and electromotive force. Introduces resistors, resistance, and conductance. Resistors in series, parallel, and series-parallel.
Electrical theory two
Ohm's law applied to DC series circuits, and Kirchhoff's law, circuit analysis, electric power equations. DC circuit analysis, introduction to capacitance and capacitors.
Electrical theory three
Introduction to inductance and inductors, Analysis of resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits, to AC theory, introduction to transformers, and power distribution systems. Introduction to basic AC electric circuits, conductors, wire, cable types, switches, and protective devices.
Electrical test equipment continuation and hands focuses on proper selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common electrical test equipment. Allows trainees to practice using many of the instruments while learning the appropriate test procedures and safety rules.
Introduction to the national electrical code® and hands on
Provides a navigational road map for using the NEC®, introduces the layout of the NEC® and the types of information found within the code book, allows trainees to practice finding information using an easy-to-follow procedure, types of loads in residential electric circuits.
Device boxes: describe the different types of nonmetallic and metallic boxes, identify the appropriate box type and size for a given application, select and demonstrate the appropriate method for mounting a given box.
Conductors: focuses on the types and applications of conductors and covers proper wiring techniques, stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.
Wiring: residential electric circuits, covers the electrical devices and wiring techniques common to residential construction and maintenance, allows trainees to practice making service calculations, stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.
Wiring: introduction to different types of schematics, electric diagrams, and wiring diagrams, and ladder diagrams, to wiring panel board, receptacles, switches, boxes, cables, and loads, to 3-way and 4-way, to smoke and fire detectors, to conduits and raceways.
Door bell system, real power, apparent power, reactive power, and energy calculations, sizing conductors and overcurrent protection devices, introduction to switches with pilot light, to fluorescent lights.
NOTE: Instructors may change the course schedule to better serve the students in the class.
100
1
Home Builders Institute
Electrical Certificate
No
N/A
Students are required to bring safety clothes, glasses, gloves and electrical hazard (EH) safety shoes.
N/A
90% attendance
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences of greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises, and projects missed; or demonstrate competency in the course objectives. Students will take tests and a final grade will be given (A, B, C, D, F). Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or is unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of F. ,Lab exercises, when applicable, are due on the date assigned by the instructor. Late assignments may be accepted only at the instructor's discretion.
N/A
Electrical Companies Workers, Electrical Companies Owners, Electrical Companies
Residential Electrician Helpers
Electrician Journeyman Licensed
Electrical Technicians
Electrician Helpers
AHR-3131A2
OSH-3013A3
EGY-3002A2
Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312368 | 08/04/25 - 10/29/25 | BEC | 300.00 | 7 | Register |
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... have an in-depth understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards.
... be prepared to take the next steps towards becoming a licensed electrical contractor as defined in Title 21 NCAC 18B, The State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors and Chapter 87 - Article 4, North Carolina General Statutes (Electrical Contractors).
Introduction and Requirements
Electrician's Math
Understanding Alternating Current
Motors and Transformers
Raceway and Box Calculations
Conductor Sizing and Protection Calculations
Motor and Air-Conditioning Calculations
Dwelling Unit Calculations
Multi-Family Dwelling Calculations
Commercial Calculations
Navigating the Code Book
Business Law and Project Management
National Fire Code Book
Review
Final Exam
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North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Upon successful completion of this class and in conjunction with other requirements as set forth by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, students will be able to sit for the North Carolina Electrical Contractors exam.
Upon successfully passing the State exam and by complying to the rules as stated in Title 21 NCAC 18B, of The State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors and Chapter 87 - Article 4, North Carolina General Statutes (Electrical Contractors), a license will be issued.
No
None
2017 National Electric Code Book or the latest version of the National Electric Code
Illustrated Guide to Electrical Exam Prep (2017), ISBN#978-0-9863534-9-9
N/A
90% attendance
Minimum passing score of 70% on end of course exam
N/A
Electrical Journeymen, HVAC Installers, Public Utility Personnel City, County and State Personnel
Electrical Contractor, Home Inspector, Real Estate Personnel, Public Utilities; City, County and State Personnel
Yes
Electrical Contractor
Home Inspector
Real Estate
Electrician
HVAC
APP-3612A1
APP-3612B1
APP-3612C1
APP-3612D1
APP-3612E1
APP-3612F1
AHR-3131A2
APP-3200A1
APP-3200B1
APP-3200C1
APP-3200D1
APP-3200E1
APP-3200F1
SEF-77342
Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
1. Understand how electricity and electrical equipment work
2. Identify different kinds of cables, boxes and devices
3. Know basic operation of switches, receptacles and light fixtures
4. Do minor repairs of electrical systems
5. Apply general safety practices while working with electricity
6. Basic knowledge of commercial wiring
7. Develop good business practices
8. Basic knowledge of NEC for wiring purposes
1.-Math and Basic Electrical Formulas Review
2.-Material Identification:
EMT and Rigid: Sizes and types
Wire & MC Cable: THHN- Sizes and colors identification according to voltage and amps
Connectors & Couplings: EMT, rigid, PVC (schedule 40)
Boxes and Covers: 4 square boxes, handy boxes, WP boxes, FS boxes, mud rings & covers
Switches & Outlets: All different sizes, types, styles & voltages (single pole, 3way, 4way switches). Standard outlets (30 amp, 20 amp, 15 amp, GFCI, ISO, Decora, etc.).
Lights and Ballasts: Styles and sizes (2x4, recessed, surface mounted).
3.-Conduit & Mc Cable:
EMT & Tape Measure Overview: Bending (90's and offsets-45 degree, 30 degree). Cutting and filling in-wall pipe running and box mounting.
Rigid: Bending, cutting, threading.
Mc Cable: Size ID and installation into boxes with make-up.
Strapping and Landing: Code for EMT, rigid and Mc Cable.
4.-Pulling Wire and Making up Joints:
Branch Wiring: Circuit Identification & making heads for proper pulling procedures.
Fish Tape & Vacuum: Learning how and when to use (safety first). How to use a counting string, rope and vacuum to pull wire.
Making Up Joints: Proper joint Make Up (code for how much excess to leave for each box). Grounding procedures- including but not limited to pig-tails, etc.
5.-Wiring Lights, Switches & Outlets:
Wiring Switch Banks: Make-Up for single gang, double gang and 3 gang switch banks. Basic understanding of ungrounded, grounded & grounding circuits.
Outlets: Basic outlets- 30 amp, 20 amp, and 15 amp.
Lights: Make-up can lights, 2x4, exit lights. Understanding ballasts, bulbs- Voltages and Wattages
6.-Symbols and Drawings:
Blue Print Symbols: Basic symbols- lights, outlets, switches, panels, grounding, etc.
Drawings: Basic Blue Print reading- understanding sheet numbers, floor plan inlays, one-lines.
Panel Schedules: Process of searching a circuit on the print and find the panel schedule that correlates (help labeling the wires).
7.-Electrical Tools:
Voltage Tester: How and when to use (safety procedures).
Basic Hand tools: Necessary tools needed for electrical helpers.
PPE: Personal protective equipment.
8.-National Electrical Code (NEC)
9.-Human Resources: Customer service, Interpersonal skills, Interview skills, Write a resume
Note: Instructors may change the course schedule to better serve the students in the class.
80
1
Home Builders Institute
HBI.COM
Home Builders Institute
No
Electrical Wiring - Residential course or equivalent
1.- Safety Clothes
2.- Safety Glasses
3.- Safety Gloves
4.- Electrical Hazard (EH) Safety Shoes
5.- Electrical Screwdriver - Flat
6.- Electrical Screwdriver - Phillips
7.- Wire Stripper
8.- Electrical Lineman Pliers
9.-Traceable Knife
10.- Pouch
11.- Hammer
12.- Apron
13.- Measure Tape
14.- Digital Clamp Multimeter
15.- Voltage Detector
16.- Receptacle Tester with GFCI button
Electrical Wiring Lab
90% attendance
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e. be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or who are unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade)
N/A
Students that would like to learn and start a career path in the electrical wiring trade
Electrical Companies. Premier Electrical Staffing Company
Electrical Helper
Electrical Technicians
Electrical Helpers
BPR-3011B4
CAR-3118A3
CAR-3118B4
ELC-3119A2
Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
have understanding of basic knowledge of residential & commercial wiring
1.1 Understand how electricity and electrical equipment work
1.2 Identify different kinds of cables, boxes and devices
1.3 Know basic operation of switches, receptacles and light fixtures
1.4 Do minor repairs of electrical systems.
1.5 Apply general safety practices while working with electricity
1.6 Basic knowledge of residential wiring
1.7 Prepare the students to become an apprentice in electrical wiring
1.8 Develop good business practices
1.9 Basic knowledge of NEC for wiring purposes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry
accepted test equipment covered in the course.
2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit performance and apply
appropriate troubleshooting techniques to commercial electrical circuits.
3. Draw, plan, and interpret electrical plans and symbols used in commercial applications.
4. Identify, size, and install wiring and electrical distribution equipment and devices
associated with commercial electrical installations in accordance with the National
Electrical Code.
5. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate use of tools and materials that are used in
commercial wiring
160
1
Home Builders Institute
Electrical Certificate
No
N/A
Students are required to bring safety clothes, glasses, gloves and electrical hazard (EH) safety shoes.
N/A
90% attendance
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences of greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises, and projects missed; or demonstrate competency in the course objectives. Students will take tests and a final grade will be given (A, B, C, D, F). Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or is unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of F. ,Lab exercises, when applicable, are due on the date assigned by the instructor. Late assignments may be accepted only at the instructor's discretion.
N/A
Electrical Companies Workers, Electrical Companies Owners, Electrical Companies
Residential Electrician Helpers
Electrician Journeyman Licensed
Electrician Helpers
Electrical Technicians
EGY-3002A2
OSH-3013A3
AHR-3131A2
Larry Buie
919-334-1611
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.