Electrical fundamentals is a basic course that all electricians should complete to begin their degree programs. The electrical fundamentals course is a high-level overview of electrical systems and processes including DC and AC circuits and common electrical devices. This course gives the student a broad understanding of electricity including voltage, current and power. This course is an entrance into the electrical field and supplies the student with a solid ground level of knowledge.
Another vital course for electricians to complete successfully is electrical first aid and safety. Electricians handle dangerous wires and are exposed to the risk of electric shock and fires on a daily basis. This course teaches students how to safely handle emergencies and administer first aid with possibly life saving steps when an accident has occurred. The course reviews safety guidelines and requirements as well as teaching students the recommended first aid applications and processes including CPR, burn treatment and electrical shock aid.
Another highly valuable electrical course that all electricians should complete successfully before entering the workforce is National Electric Code. The National Electric Code is a safety standard followed by electricians regarding electrical and fire safety measures and precautions. The National Electric Code course will teach students about electrical safety, guidelines and requirements when working with electricity. The course teaches students the required codes and specifications that are nationally set to prevent fire, injury and loss of life when working with or around electricity.
Electrical blueprints is another very important course for electricians to successfully complete in their degree programs. This course gives students an understanding of architectural, site and electrical blue prints. Electricians are required to understand how to read and interpret electrical blueprints in order to install or renovate electrical systems within structures. This course gives an understanding of space and relational requirements between structures, construction and the electrical systems and wiring of structures, buildings and homes.