Electrician Training

Course details

Students enrolled in Stratford's electrician training will receive practical instruction on today's electrical systems ranging from basic household wiring to special circuits. This course is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the skills needed for today's varied today's electrician careers.

Whether you are interested in completing projects around the house or have a sincere interest in pursuing an electrician career, Stratford's course is for you! 

Electrician Training Course Outline

Electrician Module 1

A Practical Approach to Electrical Work

• The Electrical Trade Today and Tomorrow 
• Safety First: Fire and Shock 
• Electrical Connections 
• The Electrician's Best Friend—The Multimeter 
• Now You Try It: Practical Exercises You Can Do Today 
• A "Parts List" for the Future 

Electrician Module 2

Electricity 

• The Electron
• Conductors and Insulators
• Volts, Amperes, and Ohms
• Resistance and Conductance
• Meters
• Ohm's Law
• Power and Voltage Drop
• Series and Parallel Circuits
• Sources of Electricity
• Friction, Heat, Pressure, Light and Magnetism
• Motors
• Direct Current and Alternating Current
• Vectors and Sinusoidal Waveforms
• Capacitance, Inductance, Reactance, Impedance and Resonance
• Transformers
• Semiconductors, Diodes and Transistors
• Amplification and Rectification

Electrician Module 3

Residential Wiring: An Introduction

• General Information for Installations
• Electrical Symbols and Outlets
• Lighting and Small Appliance Circuits
• Wiring Methods
• Switch Controls
• GFCIs

Electrician Module 4

Residential Wiring: Lighting

• Lighting Fixtures, Ballasts and Lamps
• Lighting Branch Circuits for the Front Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Hallways, Front Entry, Porch, Kitchens, Living Room, Study/Bedroom, Garage, Rec Room and Workshop
• Special Purpose Outlets: Water Pump, Water Heater

Electrician Module 5

Residential Wiring: Special Circuits

• Waste Disposals, Dishwashers
• Ceiling Fans, Attic Fans
• Air Conditioning, Electric Heating
• Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems
• Low Voltage Systems
• Security Systems, Remote Control Systems
• Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs

Electrician Module 6

Commercial Electrical Wiring

• Plans and Specifications
• Entry Level Electrical Working Drawings
• Computing the Electrical Load
• Branch Circuit Installation
• Motor and Appliance Circuits
• Upper Level Electrical Working Diagrams
• Panelboard Selection and Installation
• Electrical Service Equipment
• Emergency and Standby Power Systems
• Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• Low-Voltage Remote Control Lighting
• The Cooling System

Electrician Module 7

Industrial Electrical Wiring

• Construction Plans and Site Work
• Transformers and Over Current Protection
• Feeder Bus Systems
• Panel Power Boards and Protective Devices
• Trolley Busways
• Wire Tables and Conductor Size
• Motors, Controllers and Installation
• Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
• System Protection, Circuit Breakers, and Coordination
• Lighting Protection and Site Lighting
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Hazardous Locations and Safety