Jul 14, 2025  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

GCT 1080 - Electrical Wiring I



Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
In this course students develop basic electrical skills. Topics include electrical safety, fundamentals of National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical tools and materials identification and use. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: 
 

  • Demonstrate basic electrical safety.  

  • Demonstrate proper use of electrical safety equipment.  

  • Identify and demonstrate the safe/proper use of hand and power tools in the electrical trade.  

  • Demonstrate proper Lockout/Tagout procedures.  

  • Understand the safe use of hand and power tools and cabling equipment.  

  • Demonstrate the proper use of tools and equipment used in the electrical trade.  

  • Identify conductors and cables found in residential applications.  

  • Identify types of conductors commonly found in commercial applications.  

  • Identify boxes (junction, pull, conduits, etc.) and their proper use in the electrical trade.  

  • Identify fittings (connectors, couplings, straps, etc.) and their proper use in the electrical trade.  

  • Follow proper electrical construction procedures when performing a task.  

  • Describe job responsibilities for electrical occupations.  

  • Identify basic electrical terminology.  

  • Demonstrate familiarity with terms used in the NEC.  

  • Describe basic provisions and the purpose of the NEC 110 and 250 for residential electricians.