Professional Skills Center

Propel yourself into the career of your dreams. Become an expert in your field and learn how to lead an electrical crew.

This is an NCCER-certified, four-level training program that is designed to prepare aspiring electricians for a wide range of competency levels spanning from foundational skills to working with large-scale electrical systems. Participants of this program will be empowered to excel in roles like managing electric crews and overseeing large-scale commercial projects.

Modules

Occupational Overview: The Electrical Industry
Safety For Electricians
Introduction to Electrical Circuits
Electrical Theory
Introduction to the National Electrical Code
Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes
Hand Bending
Wireways, Raceways, and Fittings
Conductors and Cables
Basic Electrical Construction Documents
Residential Wiring
Electrical Test Equipment

Duration

190

Hours

Prerequisite

Completion of at least Grade 10 in school and a minimum age of 16 years.

Modules

Alternating Current
Motors: Theory and Application
Electric Lighting
Conduit Bending
Pull and Junction Boxes
Conductor Installations
Cable Tray
Conductor Terminations and Splices
Grounding and Bonding
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts

Duration

145

Hours

Prerequisite

Completion of Level I

Modules

Load Calculations — Branch and Feeder Circuits
Conductor Selection and Calculations
Practical Applications of Lighting
Hazardous Locations
Overcurrent Protection
Distribution Equipment
Transformers
Commercial Electrical Services
Motor Calculations
Voice, Data, & Video
Motor Controls

Duration

155

Hours

Prerequisite

Completion of Level II

Modules

Load Calculations — Feeders & Services
Health Care Facilities
Standby and Emergency Systems
Basic Electronic Theory
Fire Alarm Systems
Specialty Transformers
Advanced Controls
HVAC Controls
Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection
Motor Operation and Maintenance
Medium-Voltage Terminations/Splice
Special Locations
Introduction to Leadership

Duration

183

Hours

Prerequisite

Completion of Level III