WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Skill Level: Beginner Friendly Duration: Approximately 3 hours Age Requirement: 14 and up Instructor: Alex Walsh What Is Included: All tools, materials, and PPE. Each student takes home a digital multimeter and pocket reference guide. Dress Code: Closed toe shoes. Comfortable clothing you do not mind getting dirty. No metal jewelry. Longer hair pulled back. Faulty wiring causes over 30,000 residential fires in the U.S. each year, averaging $13,000 in damage per incident. Electricians are in short supply. The trade is down 80,000 workers nationwide and hourly rates run $50 to $130. Knowing what is inside your walls is one of the smartest things a homeowner can learn. ZipDo What this workshop covers: • Electricity basics: voltage, current, resistance, and power. • Common issues, including phantom loads, shared neutrals, and loose connections. • Code essentials: GFCI and AFCI protection, grounding, bonding, and spacing. • Common devices: switches, outlets, GFCIs, dimmers, and LED fixtures. • Using a digital multimeter to verify circuits, continuity, and polarity. • Starting to map your home circuits and label your panel. Hands on practice: At your own practice bay, you will pull and prepare cable, wire a single pole switch, a standard receptacle, and a GFCI, bond grounds, and verify your work with a multimeter. All practice takes place on de-energized circuits using professional lockout and tagout procedures. Worth taking even if you never plan to do electrical work. You will know what to look for, what to ask, and how to spot bad work before it fails. Reserve your spot today. ‼️ Breaks & Meals: Participants are welcome to take breaks as needed; however, workshop instruction will continue during unscheduled breaks. Full-day workshops include a 30-minute meal break. Complimentary beverages and individually packaged snacks are provided. Participants may bring a lunch, use the on-site refrigerator and microwave, or visit one of the mall restaurants. Those with food sensitivities or dietary restrictions are encouraged to plan accordingly. ‼️ Timing Notice: Our workshops are interactive. Occasionally, classes may run slightly past the scheduled end time to ensure students feel confident with the material. Please allow for some flexibility in your schedule.