Program Overview
Learn the skills you need to become a Residential Electrician - at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
There are certain skills you need to begin a career
as an Residential Electrician. The Penn Foster Career School Residential Electrician Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll get hands-on training in:
- The classifications and categories of electricity
- Conduit fittings and supports
- Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installation
- Heating and lighting practices
- Conductor properties and characteristics
And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed!
Start a challenging, new career as a Residential Electrician.
Why complete a Residential Electrician training program? With the right credentials, you can:
- Work for a construction firm or start your own business.
- Install and maintain electrical devices and wiring in homes, factories, and offices.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor expects an increase of nearly 12% in the number of job opportunities for Residential Electricians by 2018.* Residential Electricians enjoy challenging, varied assignments, and flexible working hours.
Snap-On Student Excellence Program
Students enrolled in the Residential Electrician program are eligible to participate in the Snap-On Student Excellence program. This program allows students in trades and technology education programs to purchase high-quality Snap-On tools at a preferred student discount. Some restrictions may apply for total purchase and quantities of certain items. Click here to see the new Snap-on Industrial 1100i Catalog.
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FREE information – with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about Penn Foster Career School's complete Residential Electrician training that includes:
- All the books, lessons, and learning aids you need
- Kits, and practical exercises for hands-on learning
- Journeyman exam preparation guide
- Unlimited instructional support
- Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
* Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.