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Electrical - Level 1

Program Host

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Host Type

Academic programs

Program Focus

Green design & construction

Outcomes

Certificate

About the Program

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER Electrical Level1 certification. The NCCER Electrical Level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companiesu2019 apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the Electrician industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position. Instruction will cover topics such as Orientation to the Electrical Trade, Electrical Safety, Electrical Circuits, Electrical Theory, National Electrical Code, Device Boxes, Raceways, Fittings, Conduit, Conductors and Cables, Fasteners and Anchors, Basic Electrical Construction Drawings, Residential Electrical Services, and Electrical Test Equipment. Registration in NCCER CORE, or previous NCCERCORE certification is required for enrollment in NCCER Electrical Level 1.