GAIN THE CONFIDENCE TO TACKLE BASIC ELECTRICAL PROJECTS
ELECTRICAL
BASICS
This hands-on workshop helps you understand your home’s electrical system while building practical skills and confidence with common electrical device replacements.
At your dedicated practice station, you’ll receive supervised instruction as you replace a standard receptacle, GFCI receptacle, switch, and basic socket-style light fixture. You’ll also learn how a digital multimeter works and practice using it in a controlled setting.
Each participant receives a digital multimeter, pocket reference guide, and circuit mapping worksheet to take home. You’ll leave with a better understanding of your home’s electrical components, practical experience replacing common devices, and knowledge to communicate more confidently with electricians.
Level 1 focuses on device replacements using existing wiring. Students will not run new wiring or perform work inside an electrical panel.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR HOME IS WIRED.
Through instructor-led discussions and demonstrations, you’ll learn how household electrical devices work, why they’re designed the way they are, and how wires connect to them.
You’ll explore different connection methods and the reasoning behind proper termination techniques, examine examples of common household wiring, cables, and devices, and learn about essential electrical tools and basic safety practices for home repairs and installations.
PARTICIPATION
This is an active, hands-on workshop that may include standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and working with tools and materials. If you have any mobility concerns or may need an accommodation, please reach out before registering so we can help you prepare.
WHAT'S COVERED
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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LEARN HOW TO USE A MULTIMETER
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WHAT IS VOLTAGE & AMPERAGE
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HOW TO WIRE AND INSTALL A LIGHT SWITCH
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HOW TO WIRE AND INSTALL AN OUTLET
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HOW TO WIRE AND INSTALL A GFCI/AFCI
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FIRE & SAFETY CODE
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WIRE TYPES & COLOR CODES
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LEARN HOW DEVICES ARE TERMINATED AND WHY
READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR DIY SKILLS?
CHOOSE YOUR
WORKSHOP DATE.
AGES 13+ YEARS WITH PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
$325
PER PARTICIPANT | 3 HOURS
INCLUDED WITH YOUR WORKSHOP
WE'VE GOT EVERYTHING
YOU NEED.
At your dedicated practice station, you’ll route cable into training panel boards and connect basic 15-amp and 20-amp circuits. Under instructor supervision, you’ll energize the training panels and test the connected devices, gaining experience with the process of assembling a complete circuit and verifying device operation. Panel testing is not included.
TOOLS & MATERIALS
Everything required for
workshop practice is provided.
SAFETY PREPAREDNESS
First aid, eye wash stations and an AED are available onsite.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Required PPE is provided based on the work being performed.
SNACKS & BEVERAGES
Complimentary drinks and packaged snacks are available.
INSIDE THE WORKSHOP
SEE WHAT HANDS-ON LOOKS LIKE.
