NCCER Electrical Level 3

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NCCER Electrical Level 3

Course Code: ELC-NCCER3

If you’re looking to expand your electrical skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 3 course is available for students who have completed Levels 1 and 2.

The course is broken down into topics including: load calculations – brand and feeder circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, hazardous locations, overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations, motor controls, and voice, data, and video.

This course is 155 hours and includes mandatory Core Curriculum. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Electrical Level 3.

Available Classes

Course Register Dates Price
If you’re looking to expand your electrical skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 3 course is available for students who have completed Levels 1 and 2. The course is broken down into topics including: load calculations - brand and feeder circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, hazardous locations, overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations, motor controls, and voice, data, and video. This course is a 155 clock hour course includes mandatory Core Curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Electrical Level 3.
Meeting time and location:
08/25/25 - 12/18/25
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 201
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
View course details for NCCER Electrical 3 ‌‌
If you’re looking to expand your electrical skills without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. This hands-on Electrical Level 3 course is available for students who have completed Levels 1 and 2. The course is broken down into topics including: load calculations - brand and feeder circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, hazardous locations, overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations, motor controls, and voice, data, and video. This course is a 155 clock hour course includes mandatory Core Curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll earn your NCCER Electrical Level 3.
Meeting times and locations:
04/27/26 - 07/30/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
08/03/26 - 08/10/26
Mon, Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , 111B
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
View course details for NCCER Electrical 3 ‌‌

VA Funding Available

Classes in this program are approved for VA benefits. Visit our Veteran Benefits for Workforce Training page to learn more.

Funding Opportunities 

This program is eligible for the Volt Toolbelt Trust, which covers up to 100% of registration costs. Visit our Volt Toolbelt Trust page to learn more.

Questions others are asking.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification is nationally recognized and shows that the holder is highly trained, knowledgeable, and qualified to do the job anywhere in the country. The mission of NCCER is to provide a safe, sustainable, and productive workforce to industry professionals.

Electrical Level 3, 10th Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-690480-9

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Contact Information

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

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