Residential Electrician Training
Custom-assembled courseware for professional electricians.
The Residential Electrician Training program covers electrical installation, operation, and maintenance for residential and commercial buildings. Trainees gain a deeper knowledge safety, tools, print reading, electrical principles and measurements, functions of components, equipment and motors, wiring, and the National Electrical Code. Expect successful graduates of the Residential Electrician Training to be able to:
- Select the correct practice to avoid shock when using electric tools and working with electricity.
- Recognize the basic electrical symbols used in electrical schematic diagrams and wiring plans.
- Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are related.
- Use Ohm's law to solve electrical calculations.
- Describe how to bend and install conduit, wiring, and cables in residential circuits.
- Identify and learn to install various types of control devices, including hand operated switches, automatic switches, magnetically controlled devices, and remote control systems.
- Identify and learn to install various types of protective devices, including fuses, circuit breakers, and ground fault circuit interrupters.
- Explain when and where cable, conductor fittings, and conduit fittings are used in electrical installations.
The courses listed below are grouped by subject area, or blocks, and are taught in a specific order conducive to maximizing skill mastery and on-the-job performance. Penn Foster recommends this Base Program as the most effective training system for helping your employees reach their educational and career goals. However, you can work with your Training Consultant to devise an individualized program that better meets the specific needs of your employees. Click on a link below to learn more about each Block or each course content.
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Residential Electrician Training Courses
Pre-Technical Foundation Skills
AC/DC and Electrical Fundamentals
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Functional Skills Used by a Residential / Commercial Electrician
Electrical Components - Operations and Maintenance
AC/DC Motors and Motor Controllers
Essential Functional Skills Needed
| Electrical Wiring Practices | 086E02 |
| Electrical Grounding | 086E01 |
| Electrical Estimating | 086E04 |
| The Business of Electrical Contracting | 006020 |
Estimated Curriculum Duration: 669 hours.
Number of Exams: 88.
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Receive more information on the Residential Electrician Training Program
Contact us at 1-800-233-0259 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time or speak with your Training Consultant for more information on this program.
