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GET WIRED! 103 Continuation of Lighting Branch Circuits & Introduction to Special Purpose Outlets

Recommended Prerequisite for Electrician Trainees: GET WIRED! 101 & 102

 GET WIRED! 103 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 and use of Ohm’s Law in calculating basic measurements
  • Sizing junction boxes, box fill and conduit layout
  • Water heater, water pump circuit calculations
  • Calculate overcurrent protection
  • Special purpose outlets
  • NEMA receptacle plug configuration
  • Selection of wiring devices

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

  • Total class hours available: 42
  • Standard Tuition Fee: $329
  • Late Tuition Fee: $379


PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for GET WIRED! Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.

Minimum Points and Hours: To earn credit hours for this course, students are required to attend a minimum number of course hours and earn a minimum number of points. Zero (0) credit hours will be awarded if the minimum attendance and/or minimum points are not met. See the points and hours matrix for specific requirements for this course.

Webcast System Requirements: For the WECA Portal website and the Adobe Connect virtual classroom to run properly on your computer, please make sure to review the Webcast System Requirements BEFORE class starts. A valid email address is required at the time of sign-up.

This course is included in the WECA Electrician Trainee Certificate Path. View the path and your options at the link.

From Date   Through Date  Location   Schedule   Class Details and Schedule  Sign-up Online
10/26/2026 12/21/2026 Live Webcast Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Sign-up Online**
01/12/2027 03/04/2027 Live Webcast Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Sign-up Online**
02/01/2027 03/29/2027 Live Webcast Class Schedule Class Details and Schedule Sign-up Online**
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