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Residential Electrician

Are you interested in a career helping homeowners with their home electrical wiring needs? Electrical work has some of the best opportunities for career stability, especially for residential electrical technicians.

This self-paced, 100% online course is offered in partnership with ed2go and you can start anytime. With no prerequisites, this training will prepare you for an entry-level residential electrician apprenticeship and set you on a rewarding career path.

In this course, you'll learn electrical fundamentals including:

Branch and feeder circuits with various types of cable and conduit.
Service of circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, paddle fans and electric motors.
Identifying and fixing electrical problems on service calls.

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual electrician salary is $60,240, almost $10,000 more than the average of all construction and trade jobs.

The BLS estimates that jobs for electricians will grow by 6% through 2032, with over 49,200 new jobs.

6% growth through 2032 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Residential Electrician FAQ

While residential electricians and electrical technicians both deal with electrical systems, the nature of their work is different. Residential electricians install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair the wiring in buildings, whether in residential homes, offices or commercial properties. On the other hand, electrical technicians work on electrical systems within machinery, specialty equipment and other commonly used devices.

The biggest reason for job growth in the electrical field is construction. In the U.S., the population will grow by 2 million people per year until 2030, which will mean more construction jobs.

In the construction industry, electrical workers are the first to install electrical systems. Infrastructure development also comes with new residential and commercial projects. Older buildings need to be retrofitted with technology and alternative energy sources.

Licensing in the electrical field differs from state to state. Generally, the licensing process for electricians starts with apprenticeship (2-4 years), journeyman (5-6 years) and master electrician. This residential electrician course will prepare you for an apprentice-level job. Getting your electrician education is the first step to getting licensed.

About ed2go and Your Instructor

Ed2go partners with top colleges and universities to deliver online continuing education training programs developed and taught by industry experts. These self-led courses are designed to meet the growing demand for a skilled workforce in a wide range of fields and industries.

These self-paced online courses are designed for independent learning without instructor moderation.

Jorge Garcia

Jorge has over 20 years of experience in the electrical field as a practicing electrician and electrical instructor. He has been a licensed electrician since 2000 and holds an Electrical Contractor and Master Electrician license from Texas. Jorge serves as the Department Chair for Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation Technology at Texas Southmost College. He has over 15 years in business as an electrical contractor for Exit Light Services. Jorge has an associate degree in Electrician Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Management and Leadership, and is currently in a Learning Technology Ph.D. program. He also holds a Fire Suppression License from the State Fire Marshal Office, a Licensed Irrigator, a Limited License Electrician from Tennessee, a License in Bilingual & Technology Education from Texas Education Agency, National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Electrical Instructor Certification, and an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Authorized Trainer license.

Residential Electrician

Registration and Enrollment

Job Outlook for Residential Electricians

Residential Electrician FAQ

What is the difference between a residential electrician and an electrical technician?

Why are residential electricians in demand?

Where are residential electricians needed the most?

Where are residential electricians needed the most?

Do residential electricians need licensing?

About ed2go and Your Instructor

Jorge Garcia