Interested in a career in the electrical industry? 

Earn a continuing education certificate in Electrical and Residential Wiring. Learn and develop skills to embark on a career as an electrician for electrical installation, repair, and maintenance jobs. You will also learn how to complete electrical and wiring jobs for construction and residential projects. 

how to enroll and register

This certificate is awarded upon completion of the following courses listed below. 

About Our Courses

Prerequisite: OCU-463 Core Construction Skills (8.10 CEUs)

This course equips students with the foundational knowledge needed prior to training in a building trade of their choice, and working on a construction job site. Students learn basic safety concepts on construction sites, math for the trades, blueprint reading, use of hand and power tools, rigging, and material handling. They also learn the steps involved in pursuing a career in the building trades and how to communicate effectively in a construction setting. Successful completion of the course earns students the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Craft Skills credential as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 certification.

Required textbook: "NCCER Core Introduction to Basic Construction Skills"
Cost: $1,015 plus registration fee

Electrical Level 1

The following materials are required for the class sessions:

  • Textbook: "Electrical, Level 1: NCCER"
  • Handbook: "National Electric Code, 2020"
  • Calculator
ELC-370 Electrical Level 1, Part 1 (5.6 CEUs)

This course provides the first level of training of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) electrical curriculum, which is designed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). Students gain an understanding of the principles of electrical theory and the role and career path of an electrician in construction. They acquire the skills and knowledge needed to install electrical devices and residential wiring systems using the National Electric Code (NEC). They also learn to interpret electrical drawings; install conduits, raceway systems, cables, and conductors; and use electrical instruments for measurement and testing. The NCCER Electric Level 1 book and the National Electric Code (NEC) code book are required for the first class.

Prerequisite: OCU-463
Cost: $826 plus registration fee

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ELC-371 Electrical Level 1, Part 2 (5.7 CEUs)

This course continues the first level of training of the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) electrical curriculum, which is designed to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). Students gain an understanding of the principles of electrical theory and the role and career path of an electrician in construction. They acquire the skills and knowledge needed to install electrical devices and residential wiring systems using the National Electric Code (NEC). They also learn how to interpret electrical drawings; install conduits, raceway systems, cables, and conductors; and use electrical instruments for measurement and testing. Successful completion of the course earns students the NCCER Electrical Level 1 credential. The NCCER Electrical Level 1 book and National Electric Code (NEC) code book are required for the first class. 

Prerequisite: ELC-370
Cost: $826 plus registration fee

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Electrical Level 2

The following materials are required for the class sessions:

  • Textbook: "Electrical, Level 2: NCCER"
  • Handbook: "National Electric Code, 2020"
  • Calculator
ELC-312 Electrical Level 2 (5.8 CEUs)

This is the first course in the NCCER Level 2 electrical curriculum. Topics include alternating current, grounding and bonding, circuit breakers and fuses, and electric lighting. Hands-on lab included.

Prerequisite: ELC-311

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ELC-323 Construction Electricity 2: Part 1 (4.8 CEUs)

This course continues the NCCER Level 2 electrical curriculum to prepare students for the construction industry. Topics include theory and application of AC and DC motors; components, circuits, and connections; conduit bending; and selection and sizing of pull and junction boxes and handholes.

Prerequisites: ELC-322 and ELC-312

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ELC-324 Construction Electricity 2: Part 2 (3.8 CEUs)

This course completes the NCCER Level 2 electrical curriculum. Topics include conductor installations, cable tray, conductor terminations and splices, control systems, and fundamental concepts.

Prerequisite: ELC-323

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Electrical Level 3

The following materials are required for the class sessions:

  • Textbook: "Electrical, Level 3: NCCER"
  • Handbook: "National Electric Code, 2020"
  • Calculator
ELC-346 Electrical Level 3: Part 1 (6.0 CEUs)

This is the first course in the NCCER Level 3 electrical curriculum. Topics include load calculations-branch circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, and hazardous locations.

Prerequisite: ELC-312.

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ELC-347 Electrical Level 3: Part 2 (6.0 CEUs)

This course continues the NCCER Level 3 electrical curriculum. Topics include overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, transformers, and commercial electrical services.

Prerequisite: ELC-346

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ELC-348 Electrical Level 3: Part 3 (3.5 CEUs)

This course continues the NCCER Level 3 electrical curriculum. Topics include motor calculations, voice, data, video, and motor controls.

Prerequisite: ELC-347

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Electrical Level 4

The following materials are required for the class sessions:

  • Textbook: "Electrical, Level 4: NCCER" 
  • Handbook: National Electric Code, 2020" 
  • Calculator
ELC-349 Electrical Level 4: Part 1 (6.5 CEUs)

This is the first course of the NCCER Level 4 electrical curriculum. Topics include load calculations, feeders and services, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, basic electronic theory, and fire alarm systems.

Prerequisite: Electrical Level 3

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ELC-350 Electrical Level 4: Part 2 (5.5 CEUs)

This course continues the NCCER Level 4 electrical curriculum. Topics include specialty transformers, advanced controls, HVAC controls, heat tracing, and freeze protection.

Prerequisite: ELC-349

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ELC-351 Electrical Level 4: Part 3 (6.0 CEUs)

This course continues the NCCER Level 4 electrical curriculum. Topics include motor operation and maintenance, medium voltage terminations/splices, special locations, and fundamentals of crew leadership.

Prerequisite: ELC-350

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Contact Information

Bree Cosh
Program Coordinator
Technology, Engineering, and Construction Department 
301-546-8514 | coshba@pgcc.edu