DIY Electrical

electrician uses screwdriver on outlets

DIY Electrical

Course Code: ELC-DIYELEC

If you're a homeowner or handyman and want to learn more about electrical systems, this course will spark your interest! It covers the fundamentals of training persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential surroundings. Hands-on topics include:

  • AC/DC theory
  • Basic wiring practices
  • Safety, tools and instrumentation
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Electrical power
  • Wiring applications
  • Outlets, switches, circuit breakers, and service panels
  • Lighting applications
  • National Electric Code discussion

Heavy emphasis will be placed on gaining hands-on experience, following safety standards, and developing confidence to know when you can fix something yourself or when to call the professionals.

Available Classes

Course Register Dates Price
This course covers the fundamentals of training persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential surroundings. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, understanding safety of electricity. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, electrical power, wiring applications, outlets, switches, circuit breakers and service panels, lighting applications, National Electric Code discussion, and more. Heavy emphasis will be placed on students having plenty of hands-on work, follow safety standards, and develop confidence to know when you can fix something yourself or when to call the professionals.
Meeting time and location:

11/25/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue 5:30p - 8:30p
Volt Center Main , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course covers the fundamentals of training persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential surroundings. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, understanding safety of electricity. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, electrical power, wiring applications, outlets, switches, circuit breakers and service panels, lighting applications, National Electric Code discussion, and more. Heavy emphasis will be placed on students having plenty of hands-on work, follow safety standards, and develop confidence to know when you can fix something yourself or when to call the professionals.
Meeting time and location:

12/02/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 11a
Volt Center Main , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

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