28002EL-TECH

Week 1: Basics of Residential Electricity (3 hours)

Objective:

• To introduce participants to the basic concepts of electricity as it applies to residential systems.

• To understand the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in household circuits.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Residential Electrical Systems

   • Overview of how electrical systems work in homes.

   • Components and functions of the system (circuit breakers, outlets, switches, etc.).

2. Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits

   • Voltage, current, resistance, and how they are measured in the home.

   • Ohm’s law and its application in household circuits.

3. Key Components of an Electrical System

   • Explanation of wires, switches, breakers, outlets, and how they interact.

   • Types of wires and their uses in different circuits.

Learning Outcome:

• Participants will have a solid understanding of how residential electrical systems operate, including the basic principles of electricity.

• Participants will be able to identify common components in a home electrical system.