Wes Watkins Technology Center

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN’S ASSISTANT

This program is designed to prepare individuals for placement as an entry-level residential electrician. The program covers safety rules and regulations, related construction hand and power tools usage, basic electrical theory, National Electrical Code, installation, and material identification.

This program fulfills 1000 hours of the 4000 hours of apprenticeship experience required to apply for the Residential Electrical Journeyman examination.

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 47-2111.00

Student Licensure Disclosure

Application Process

Tuition Waiver

College Credit

CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10
CPR/First Aid
ODCTE Residential Electrician's Assistant

CURRICULUM / HOURS

General Construction Safety and First Aid	30
Electrical Safety in Construction	15
Electrical Theory in Construction	120
Electrical Schematic and Blueprint Reading in Construction	45
Electrical Power, Hand Tools, and Equipment in Construction	30
Direct Current Circuits in Construction	90
Alternating Current Circuits in Construction	90
National Electrical Code in Construction	120
Residential Wiring Methods	240
Workforce Staging	30
Motor Control Wiring in Construction	30
Motor Theory and Operation in Construction	30
Electrical Distribution in Construction	60
Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives	15
Construction Core	120
TOTAL HOURS	1,035

STUDENT ORGANIZATION
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and adult students who are
preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA
provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual
and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.

INSTRUCTOR
Tony Caskey
tcaskey@wwtech.edu