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Basic Home Electrical Course

What will I learn?

Learn the basics of home electrical systems with our Basic Home Electrical Course, designed for construction pros looking to upgrade their skills. Get to know how light switches work, become good at using important tools like voltage testers and multimeters, and get a good understanding of electrical circuits. Learn how to wire things safely, troubleshoot common problems, and make sure you're safe by using the right protective gear. Level up your skills with practical, high-quality, and easy-to-understand lessons that you can use in the real world.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you want to study
Customise your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Build skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below

Master light switch mechanics: Set up, rate, and choose the right switches.

Utilize essential electrical tools: Use testers, multimeters, and hand tools properly.

Decode electrical circuits: Read diagrams and understand what each part of the circuit does.

Ensure safe wiring: Ground, bond, and connect wires carefully and correctly.

Troubleshoot electrical issues: Find and fix common wiring problems.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.