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Residential Electrician at Shawnee State University

Residential Electrician

at Shawnee State University

Ohio Catalog

The Residential Electrician course is designed to teach you the fundamental skills needed to work with residential electrical systems—no previous experience is required. You will learn electrical theory, wiring and installation, safety procedures, use of common hardware and materials, use of building plans, and more. You will also have access to more than 30 virtual simulations that simulate hands-on practice and 10 lessons on customer service, which is one of the most important soft skills employers are looking for and a skill that will help you grow quickly in your career.

Leads to

$60.2k careers

Costs

$2.6k

Takes

1 Year
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Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

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Admissions

Requirements:

  • Hardware Requirements:
  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Software Requirements:
  • PC: Windows 10 or later. Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Microsoft Word or equivalent (not included in enrollment). Adobe Acrobat Reader. Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. Other:
  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account. Simulation Requirements:
  • Desktop Browser: A 64-bit web browser Recommend: Mozilla Firefox 52+, Google Chrome 57+ Supported: MS Edge 15+, Apple Safari 10.1+ Instructional Material Requirements:
  • The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
  • Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring National Electrical Code 2017

Who do I Contact?

940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Quick Facts

Location:  Portsmouth, OH

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  Online

Hours:  Flexible

Age:  18 and up