Overview
The Residential Electrician course is designed to teach you the fundamental skills needed to work with residential electrical systems—no previous experience is required. You will learn electrical theory, wiring and installation, safety procedures, the use of common hardware and materials, the use of building plans, and more. You will also have access to more than 30 virtual simulations that simulate hands-on practice and 10 lessons on customer service, one of the most essential soft skills employers seek. On-job scenarios (critical thinking scenarios) will help boost your success, along with quizzes in each lesson.
Our new course also features 3D models, including the main panel, circuit breaker, DMM, fuses, 3D model walk-throughs, and branch circuit learning checks. The addition of games, including name that function, ampacity, and labeling receptacle, paired with in-the-field photo access (provided by the SME) further boosts your real-world success post-graduation.
In addition, you will be prepared for electrician licensing tests, generally required by most states and localities—making this one of the top courses for electricians. While tests differ, you will need to understand the common situations in electrical work, including the use of the National Electrical Code®, local electrical codes, circuits, and various types of wiring methods. As a bonus, you will be provided with your own 19-piece tool kit carrier from IDEAL Electrical, featuring pliers, screwdrivers, specialty hand tools, a wire stripper, and an electrical tester—all included in your course registration.
Completing this electrician education course will prepare you to pass your state's electrical licensing exam and start an entry-level career as a residential electrician or electrician apprentice. Investing in your electrician education is the first step to your electrician career. Please check with your state, county, or city for residential electrician licensing rules and whether this course's hours will be accepted towards licensing. *This course does not count towards getting a Massachusetts Electrician license.
Our new course also features 3D models, including the main panel, circuit breaker, DMM, fuses, 3D model walk-throughs, and branch circuit learning checks. The addition of games, including name that function, ampacity, and labeling receptacle, paired with in-the-field photo access (provided by the SME) further boosts your real-world success post-graduation.
In addition, you will be prepared for electrician licensing tests, generally required by most states and localities—making this one of the top courses for electricians. While tests differ, you will need to understand the common situations in electrical work, including the use of the National Electrical Code®, local electrical codes, circuits, and various types of wiring methods. As a bonus, you will be provided with your own 19-piece tool kit carrier from IDEAL Electrical, featuring pliers, screwdrivers, specialty hand tools, a wire stripper, and an electrical tester—all included in your course registration.
Completing this electrician education course will prepare you to pass your state's electrical licensing exam and start an entry-level career as a residential electrician or electrician apprentice. Investing in your electrician education is the first step to your electrician career. Please check with your state, county, or city for residential electrician licensing rules and whether this course's hours will be accepted towards licensing. *This course does not count towards getting a Massachusetts Electrician license.
- Course ID: GES7001
- Total Hours: 125
- Format: Asynchronous/Self-Paced
- Location: Online
- Schedule: 12 Months
- Credit(s) Earned: 12 CEU
- Instructor: Ed2go
- Cost: $4,000.00
- Category: Skilled Trades/Technical
If attending with a WIOA workforce grant, your course access is dependent on 20 hours of completed coursework each week and the length of the course. Instructions will be provided at time of acceptance.
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Simulation Requirements
- Desktop Browser: A 64-bit web browser
- Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 52+, Google Chrome 57+
- Supported: MS Edge 15+, Apple Safari 10.1+
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- Electrical Wiring Residential with Blueprints, 21st Edition
- National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023
The following digital textbook for this course is accessed via links in the course lessons:
- Delmar's Standard Book of Electricity (eBook)
In addition to the textbooks listed above, you will also receive the IDEAL Electrical Residential Electrician's, Tool Kit. The 19-piece tool kit includes a tool carrier bag, featuring the following items:
- 4 Pliers
- 7 Screwdrivers
- 6 Specialty Hand Tools
- 1 Wire Stripper
- 1 Electrical Tester
Material Fees are non-refundable upon registration.
Please note: Due to the high cost of the kit, it will not ship until 10 days after your start date. We are unable to deliver the kit to P.O. Boxes; you may be asked to provide an alternate shipping address for your delivery.
What You Will Learn
- Branch and feeder circuits with various types of cable and conduit
- Service of circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, paddle fans, and electric motors
- Identifying and fixing electrical problems on "service calls"
- Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting photovoltaic renewable energy systems
- On-the-job scenarios (critical thinking scenarios)
- 3D Models added, including main panel, circuit breaker, DMM, fuses, 3D model walk-throughs, and branch circuit learning check
- Games including name that function, ampacity, and labeling receptacle
Program Outcomes
- This course provides foundational knowledge and skills that are required of an entry-level electrician
- You will understand how to use the National Electrical Code, sizing electrical boxes, sizing circuit
- conductors, sizing fuses or circuit breakers, and sizing service entrance conductors
- You will gain valuable wiring skills, such as proper use of hand and power tools, splicing wires together properly, attaching electrical boxes to building framing members, fishing a cable in an existing wall, and installing an overhead service entrance
- Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions
- You will be given a 19-piece tool kit from IDEAL Electrical to help ensure you launch your career with the tools needed for success
