Electrical Construction

Course Overview

This course covers the materials present within the NCCER Electrical Level 1 Certificate. Included modules cover topics such as an overview of the electrical trade, electrical safety, introduction to electrical circuits, electrical theory, introduction to the National Electrical Code, device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services, and electrical test equipment. 

Advanced Electrical covers topics such as alternating current, motors (theory and application), electric lighting, conduit bending, and pull and junction boxes. The second part of the course will cover topics such as conductor installations, cable tray, conductor terminations and splices, grounding and bonding, circuit breakers and fuses, control systems, and additional electrical concepts.

Construction Trades Electrical Capstone builds upon the skills learned in Electrical Fundamentals and Advanced Electrical. Topics covered include load calculations (branch and feeder circuits), conductor selection and calculations, and the practical applications of lighting. This course will also cover commercial electrical services including distribution equipment; transformers; and voice, data and video.

Vincennes University Dual College Credits Available

Industry Certifications

• OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification