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Basic Home Electrical Course

What will I learn?

Learn the basics of how electricity works in houses with our Basic Electrical Work for Houses course, made for construction workers who want to improve their skills. You'll learn how light switches work, how to use important tools like voltage testers and multimeters, and get a good understanding of electrical circuits. You'll also learn how to wire things safely, fix common problems, and stay safe by using the right safety equipment. Get better at your job with practical, useful, and easy-to-understand lessons that you can use in real life.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course for a lifetime
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online assistance available
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Customize the course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Learn how light switches work well: Set up, choose the right type, and understand the specs of light switches.

Use important electrical tools: Know how to use testers, multimeters, and hand tools.

Understand electrical circuits: Be able to read diagrams and understand what each part of the circuit does.

Wire things safely: Ground wires, connect them properly, and bond them carefully.

Fix electrical problems: Find and fix common wiring problems.

Suggested overview

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before getting started, you can adjust the chapters and the workload.

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

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to create more chapters like the examples below

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