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Want a Self-Paced Alternative to WECA's GetWired Electrician Trainee Certificate Program?

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Enroll in Self-Paced GetWired 101, 102, or 103 Today, and Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Self-Paced GetWired 104 Coming Soon!



Start your Electrician Trainee Program Certificate journey today with Self-Paced GetWired 101!

Self-Paced GetWired 101: Fundamentals of Electrical Theory and Introduction to the National Electric Code (NEC), is the first course in the path to an Electrician Trainee Program Certificate with WECA.


This 40-hour course introduces fundamental electrical laws and theory and explains how the National Electrical Code (NEC) governs the installations of electrical wiring and equipment. Core competencies include: a refresher on basic math skills applied to electrical calculations, general information on electrical installations, an introduction to hand and power tools used in the field, and more.

Total class hours: 40
Standard Tuition Fee: $309

In this course, safety best practices are covered along with tips on study skills. In this course, math equations are applied to the safe and sound wiring and load choices for electrical installations, troubleshooting and maintenance. Theories are discussed and applied to on-the-job situations and tasks. An online, interactive, lab activity reinforces practical applications of key concepts.

Enroll in Self-Paced GetWired 101 today!

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So you've taken the Self-Paced GetWired 101 course, or even instructor-led GetWired 101. You can choose instructor-led GetWired 102, OR, keep going with the Self-Paced GetWired 102 course!

Self-Paced GetWired 102: Introduction to the Basic Installation of Lighting Fixtures and Branch Circuits, is the second course in the path to an Electrician Trainee Program Certificate with WECA.


?This 42-hour course expands on the theories and applications taught in our 101 courses. Course competencies include: GFCI and AFCI; series circuits; parallel circuits, luminaries, fixtures, ballasts, and lamps, and more.

  • Total class hours available: 42
  • Standard Tuition Fee: $309
This course includes hands-on practice activities and labs, whether in-person or online interactive, to help ensure that skills covered in class can be applied on-the-job.

Enroll in Self-Paced GetWired 102 today!

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You've taken the Instructor-Led or Self-Paced GetWired 101 and 102 courses. Keep going with your choice of the Instructor-Led or Self-Paced GetWired 103 course!

Self-Paced GetWired 103: Continuation of Lighting Branch Circuits & Introduction to Special Purpose Outlets, is the third course in the path to an Electrician Trainee Program Certificate with WECA.


This 42-hour course focuses on installing lighting branch-circuits in dwelling units while exploring NEC requirements for safe installations and standard industry practices. Core competencies include: conduction in liquid and gases, batteries and other sources of electricity, inrush current, voltage drop, use of Ohm's Law in calculating basic measurements, and more.

Total class hours available: 42
Standard Tuition Fee: $309

This course is loaded with interactive practice and an online lab to ensure that skills covered in class can be applied on-the-job.

Enroll in Self-Paced GetWired 103 today!