Electrical Wiring - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Electrical Wiring (EW) (NCCER Certification) Level 1 ~ 184 hours

(includes mandatory NCCER Core Curriculum 72.5 hours)

Modules include:

  • Orientation to the Electrical Trade (2.5 hours)
  • Electrical Safety (10 hours)
  • Introduction to Electrical Circuits (7.5 hours)
  • Electrical Theory (7.5 hours)
  • Introduction to National Electrical Code (NEC) (7.5 hours)
  • Device Boxes (10 hours)
  • Hand Bending (10 hours)
  • Raceways and Fittings (20 hours)
  • Conductors and Cables (10 hours)
  • Basic Electrical Construction Drawings (7.5 hours)
  • Residential Electrical Services (15 hours)
  • Electrical Test Equipment (5 hours).

NCCER Level 1 Certificate earned at end of course.

Review the Technical Standards for this course.

Registration fee = $185


Electrical Wiring (EW) (NCCR Certification) Level 2  ~ 152 hours

SPRING 2025 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN! Students must successfully complete the Electrical Wiring Level 1 course as a pre-requisite before registering for Level 2. 

Contact Lee Anna Wilson at (919) 209-2522 or lawilson1@johnstoncc.edu or visit the JCC Student Success Center, Tart D131 to register for Level 2.

This course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications.

Emphasis is on:

  • Ohm’s law
  • Alternating and direct currents
  • Series circuits
  • Parallel circuits and series parallel circuits
  • Use of electrical tools and equipment
  • Wiring materials
  • And many other special subjects.

Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as National Electrical Code will be covered. Books provided for in-classroom use only.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Electrical Level 2. 

Registration Fee = $185

Dates Times Location
February 3, 2025 - May 7, 2025 Mon, Wed, Thu
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Main Campus
Britt Building -  Room H116

Electrical Wiring (EW) (NCCR Certification) Level 3 ~ 156 hours

The schedule for the next Electrical Wiring - Level 3 course is forthcoming. Click the Request Information button at the bottom of the page to be notified when enrollment opens.

Please note: Students must successfully complete the Electrical Wiring Level 1 and Level 2 courses as pre-requisites before registering for Level 3.

The Level 3 electrical curriculum is the next step in an exciting journey for third-year learners, building on their foundational knowledge and expanding their skills in the field of electrical installation and maintenance. With a focus on 11 essential modules, including load calculations, lighting systems, hazardous locations, and motor controls, learners are given an even deeper understanding of the industry. This training equips them with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent and confident electricians.

  • Emphasis is on:
  • Conductor Selection and Calculations
  • Practical Applications of Lighting
  • Hazardous Locations
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Distribution Equipment
  • Transformers
  • Commercial Electrical Services
  • Motor Calculations
  • Voice, Data, & Video
  • Motor Controls
  • And many other special subjects

Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as National Electrical Code will be covered. Books provided for in-classroom use only.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Electrical Level 3.

Registration Fee = $185


Contact Information:

Dr. LaShawndra White
Director of Workforce Training & Community Programs
(919) 464-2404
ltwhite@johnstoncc.edu