Course Overview
This 30-hour course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of working in the electrical field. It is ideal for individuals seeking to enter the industry as well as those currently working as electrical apprentices or journeymen who wish to strengthen their skills and knowledge.
The course includes a combination of in-person and online sessions. In-person classes will be held on May 19, June 19, and July 10, while the remaining sessions will be conducted online.
To register, please complete the registration form and submit the $200 course fee. Once your registration and payment are received, you will receive a confirmation email.
Additional instructions, including class logistics and preparation details, will be provided to all registered participants.
The course will cover concepts such as:
1. Fundamentals of Electricity and Electrical Energy
2. Electric Power Generation and Transmission Systems
3. Electrical Transformers – Calculations
4. Rotating Electrical Machines (Motors) – Calculations
5. Electric Circuits, Electric Current – Calculations
6. Components of an Electrical Circuit
7. Units of Measurement
8. Ohm’s Law – Calculations
9. Electric Power – Power Factor, Calculations
10. Electrical Conductors
11. Conduits
12. Measuring Instruments
13. Voltage Drop – Calculations
14. Electrical Protection Devices – Calculations
15. Branch Circuits – Calculations
16. Residential Electrical Installations
17. Grounding Systems
18. Panelboard and Subpanel Installation
19. Electrical Symbols
20. Code-Based Regulations
21. Measuring Instruments
22. Tools
Important Information
Dates:
Electrical 101 (Hybrid, virtual and in-person)
· May 19 (in person)
· May 22
· May 26, 29
· June 2, 5
· June 9, 12
· June 16
· June 19 (in person)
· June 23, 26
· July 1, 3
· July 7
· July 10 (in person)
*In person: May 19, June 19, June 10
Time:
Evening Classes 7-9 pm
Location:
SPD headquarters
1018 Bladensburg Rd NE
Washington, DC 20002
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Empower Your Team with Essential Electrical Knowledge!
Is your construction company looking to enhance the skills of your workforce? Our DC Multi-cultural Construction Academy's Electricity 101 course is designed to provide hands-on training and essential knowledge for construction professionals.
If you have any questions or would like more information about our Electricity 101, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact us via email or give us a call.
2001 L street NW Suite 500
Washington D.C. 20017
E-Mail: info@dchispaniccontractors.com
Tel: 202-848-2493
We're always happy to help and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your interest in our program!