Overview

Residential Electrical emphasizes hands-on skill development through real-world installation projects. Beginning with electrical safety and circuit identification, students progress through wiring methods, receptacles, switches, lighting, circuit protection, troubleshooting, and subpanel installation before completing a fully wired residential practice wall.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Shut Off Power and Prepare Electrical Work Area
  2. Chapter 2: Map and Label Residential Circuits
  3. Chapter 3: Install New-Work Electrical Boxes
  4. Chapter 4: Install Old-Work Electrical Boxes
  5. Chapter 5: Make Knockouts and Install Cable Connectors
  6. Chapter 6: Run NM Cable Through Framed Walls
  7. Chapter 7: Strip, Splice, and Pigtail Conductors
  8. Chapter 8: Bond Metal Boxes and Ground Branch Circuit
  9. Chapter 9: Install Duplex Receptacle
  10. Chapter 10: Install GFCI Receptacle
  11. Chapter 11: Install Single-Pole Switch and Light Fixture
  12. Chapter 12: Wire Three-Way Switching Circuit
  13. Chapter 13: Replace Ceiling Light Fixture
  14. Chapter 14: Install Ceiling Fan-Rated Box and Fan
  15. Chapter 15: Install Exterior Light or Weatherproof Receptacle
  16. Chapter 16: Install AFCI or GFCI Circuit Protection
  17. Chapter 17: Diagnose Open, Short, or Broken Branch Circuit
  18. Chapter 18: Troubleshoot Receptacle and Switch Failures
  19. Chapter 19: Install Small Residential Subpanel
  20. Chapter 20: Capstone: Wire Practice Wall

Learning Outcomes