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Electrical & NEC
Electrical work covers how power is generated, distributed and wired into buildings, and the National Electrical Code (NEC) that governs how it is installed safely.
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What this field covers
- Electrical theory: voltage, current, resistance and Ohm's law
- Reading drawings, symbols and schedules
- Wiring methods, conductors, overcurrent protection and grounding
- Navigating the NEC
- Shock and arc-flash safety and verifying zero energy
- The apprenticeship and licensing path in your state
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Courses and books for this field
Electrician Career Training
Electrical theory, drawings, wiring methods, the NEC, safety and the apprenticeship path.
Career track · $297
The Electrical Fundamentals Field Guide
PDF career book.
Book · $50
TSC Pro Bundle
All career tracks, lifetime content access, resume and interview prep materials, exam preparation guides.
Bundle · $497
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Free Electrical Apprenticeship Guide
How electrical apprenticeships work and how to prepare.
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HVAC & Electrician Career Path Guide
Compare the HVAC and electrician career paths.
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Trade Career Readiness Checklist
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