Certified Ekasi Electrician
Construction
Intermediate
Certified Ekasi Electrician
Professional electrical training for residential and small commercial buildings. Learn wiring, circuit installation, lighting, switchgear, safety protocols, and compliance with electrical codes.
Course Description
Professional electrical training for residential and small commercial buildings. Learn wiring, circuit installation, lighting, switchgear, safety protocols, and compliance with electrical codes.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
✔ Wire residential buildings professionally
✔ Install lighting and power circuits
✔ Troubleshoot electrical faults safely
✔ Work within electrical code requirements
✔ Start an electrical contracting business
✔ Wire residential buildings professionally
✔ Install lighting and power circuits
✔ Troubleshoot electrical faults safely
✔ Work within electrical code requirements
✔ Start an electrical contracting business
Target Audience
Aspiring electricians
Maintenance technicians
Handypersons
Construction workers
Property managers
10 Modules
70 Lessons
33h 0m
Introduction to research methodologies, data collection, analysis, and applying the scientific method to IT troubleshooting and decision-making.
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RM1.1 Introduction to Research Methods for Electricians (32 min)
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RM1.2 Finding and Evaluating Electrical Code Information (35 min)
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RM1.3 Troubleshooting Electrical Problems Using Research (34 min)
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RM1.4 Testing Electrical Products and Techniques (33 min)
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RM1.5 Digital Research Tools for Electricians (32 min)
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RM1.6 Analyzing Electrical Case Studies (33 min)
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RM1.7 Applying Research to Electrical Business Decisions (34 min)
Ohm's law, circuits, and safe working practices
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E1.1 Basic Electrical Theory (35 min)
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E1.2 Electrical Units and Measurements (33 min)
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E1.3 Electrical Safety Fundamentals (38 min)
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E1.4 Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Procedure (36 min)
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E1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Electricians (35 min)
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E1.6 Electrical Safety Programs and NFPA 70E (37 min)
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E1.7 OSHA Compliance for Electrical Contractors (38 min)
Installing conduits, trunking, and wiring for power and lighting
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WC1.1 Types of Electrical Cables and Conductors (38 min)
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WC1.2 Conduit Types and Installation (36 min)
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WC1.3 Residential Wiring Methods (Romex) (34 min)
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WC1.4 Commercial Wiring Methods (Conduit and MC Cable) (38 min)
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WC1.5 Underground Wiring Methods (36 min)
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WC1.6 Box Sizing and Installation (35 min)
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WC1.7 Wiring Terminations and Connections (34 min)
Developing systems thinking, critical reasoning, inductive/deductive reasoning, avoiding cognitive biases, effective communication strategies, and conflict resolution techniques for workplace scenarios.
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IT1.1 Introduction to Integrated Thinking for Electricians (32 min)
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IT1.2 Critical Reasoning for Electrical Troubleshooting (34 min)
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IT1.3 Electrical Problem-Solving Frameworks (35 min)
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IT1.4 Communication for Electricians (33 min)
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IT1.5 Conflict Resolution and Negotiation for Electricians (32 min)
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IT1.6 Decision-Making Under Pressure for Electricians (33 min)
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IT1.7 Building a Safety and Quality Culture (34 min)
Fitting lights, switches, sockets, and distribution boards
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L1.1 Lighting Fundamentals and Lamp Types (35 min)
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L1.2 Lighting Circuits - Switching and Control (38 min)
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L1.3 Power Circuits - Receptacles and Branch Circuits (40 min)
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L1.4 Special Receptacle Applications (34 min)
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L1.5 Residential Lighting Layout and Design (38 min)
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L1.6 Commercial and Industrial Lighting (38 min)
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L1.7 Lighting Installation and Troubleshooting (34 min)
Testing circuits and complying with electrical codes
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TC1.1 Electrical Testing Fundamentals (34 min)
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TC1.2 Insulation Resistance Testing (Megger) (36 min)
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TC1.3 Grounding and Bonding Testing (35 min)
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TC1.4 GFCI and AFCI Testing (34 min)
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TC1.5 Service and Panel Testing (36 min)
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TC1.6 Code Compliance Inspection Preparation (35 min)
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TC1.7 Electrical Test Equipment and Calibration (33 min)
Fault finding, repairs, and running an electrical business
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T1.1 Systematic Troubleshooting Methodology (32 min)
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T1.2 Using Electrical Test Equipment for Troubleshooting (36 min)
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T1.3 Troubleshooting Breaker Tripping Problems (34 min)
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T1.4 Troubleshooting GFCI and AFCI Problems (34 min)
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T1.5 Troubleshooting No Power and Partial Power (35 min)
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T1.6 Troubleshooting Motor and Appliance Problems (36 min)
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T1.7 Troubleshooting Lighting Problems (33 min)
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for industrial automation. This module covers SCADA architecture, remote terminal units (RTUs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMI), communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850), data acquisition, alarm management, historical trending, and cybersecurity considerations for critical infrastructure.
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S1.1 Introduction to SCADA Systems (35 min)
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S1.2 SCADA Hardware - RTUs, PLCs, and Field Devices (38 min)
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S1.3 SCADA Communication Networks (36 min)
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S1.4 SCADA Software and HMI Design (34 min)
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S1.5 SCADA Cybersecurity (38 min)
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S1.6 SCADA System Design and Implementation (35 min)
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S1.7 SCADA Maintenance and Troubleshooting (34 min)
Comprehensive coverage of electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Includes load estimation, circuit design, distribution boards (DBs), cable sizing, protection devices (MCB, MCCB, RCD, RCBO, ELCB), earthing systems (TN, TT, IT), lightning protection, power factor correction, standby generators, UPS systems, motor control centers (MCCs), hazardous area classifications (ATEX/IECEx), and compliance with IEC 60364, BS 7671 (18th Edition), and local regulations.
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7.1 Residential Electrical Systems Overview (32 min)
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7.2 Commercial Electrical Systems (34 min)
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7.3 Industrial Electrical Systems (36 min)
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7.4 Electrical Installation Standards and Best Practices (30 min)
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7.5 Electrical Code Requirements (NEC 2023) (35 min)
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7.6 Inspection and Testing Procedures (33 min)
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7.7 Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (32 min)
Essential business and entrepreneurial skills for electricians starting or running their own electrical contracting business. Covers business planning, estimating and quoting, client management, legal compliance, financial management, marketing, health and safety compliance, project management, and customer service. This module prepares electricians to transition from technical work to business ownership.
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BS-1: Starting an Electrical Contracting Business (35 min)
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BS-2: Estimating and Quoting Electrical Jobs (40 min)
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BS-3: Client Management and Communication (35 min)
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BS-4: Financial Management for Electricians (35 min)
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BS-5: Marketing for Electricians (35 min)
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BS-6: Project Management for Electrical Contractors (35 min)
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BS-7: Legal and Compliance for Electrical Contractors (38 min)
Certification Exam
Final examination for Certified Ekasi Electrician
Passing Score:
70%
Time Limit:
60 minutes
Attempts Allowed:
3
Camera Required:
Yes
To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.
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Certificate included
220 hours content
Downloadable resources
Mobile access
Duration
220 hours
Skill Level
Intermediate
Learning Method
Self Study
Category
Construction
Modules
10
Total Lessons
70
Last Updated
May 2026
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