This introductory course covers the practices, applications, terms, and components for students already working as or seeking employment as an electrician, and who want to meet occupational goals, continue their education, or increase their skill levels. The course covers general electrician training, laboratory and job site safety, the proper use of testing instruments, hand tools, power tools, knots, electrical drawing reading, trade practices, and an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Extensive, hands-on lab exercises are provided to reinforce these concepts.

This introductory course in mathematics for electricians is for students already working as or seeking employment as an electrician, and who want to meet occupational goals, continue their education, or increase their skill levels. The course is designed to help students become more effective, efficient users of the fundamental skills utilized in technical trades. Topics include units of measure and measurement tools; converting fractions, decimals, and percentages; graphs and charts; perimeter, area, and volume; and personal finance. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of these topics, and hands-on classroom activities reinforce these concepts.