Online High School Electrician Course Part 1

Introductory Electrician Part 1 introduces you to the electrical trade. You’ll explore safety practices, materials, tools, and theory essential to work in this field to help you gain valuable knowledge of electricity as a construction technology while you’re earning your high school diploma.

James Madison High School is nationally accredited by Cognia and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. At JMHS you have the opportunity to work at your own pace from virtually anywhere so you can earn your high school diploma plus a Career Pathways Certificate on your own terms . At JMHS you have the opportunity to work at your own pace from virtually anywhere so you can earn your high school diploma plus a Career Pathways Certificate on your own terms.

Introductory Electrician Part 1 is available only as part of the High School + Electrical program and is not available for individual purchase. It is part of a 2-semester program that includes Introductory Electrician Part 2. If you’re ready to brighten your career opportunities now by learning the basics of electronics technology, enroll in our General Diploma + Electrical Career Pathways track today.

Course Summary

• Course Name: Introductory Electrician Part 1
• Subject Area: Career
• Credits: 1 Unit
• Track: Career Pathways
• Price: Not Available For Single Purchase
• Syllabus: Course Syllabus (PDF)
• Book(s): Wiring a House (5th ed.), R. Cauldwell. The Taunton Press, Inc. (2014); Code Check: An Illustrated Guide to Wiring a Safe House (8th ed.), R. Redwood, D. Hansen, P. Morrissey. The Taunton Press, Inc. (2018); Modern Commercial Wiring (7th ed.), H. Holzman. The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc. (2018)

Course Description

The Electrician Training program provides students with the theory and work practices necessary to pursue entry-level employment in the electrical trades. This program covers safety for electrical equipment installation and tool usage, basic electricity and AC current theory, and a wide range of installation procedures for both residential and commercial properties that are compliant with the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students are also introduced to electrical practices commonly required in industrial manufacturing as well as advanced print reading and career development.

Our online Introductory Electrician Part 1 course is part of our High School + Electrical curriculum. Call 1-800-349-6861 or enroll online now!