Published career route
Electrician helper or trainee
The school identifies these entry-level career options. The certificate itself is not an electrician license.
Explore official information SourceResidential electrical technology
North Orange Continuing Education · Anaheim
Learn safe residential wiring, electrical fundamentals, and practical installation skills.
- Tuition
- Tuition-free
- Format
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- Length / pace
- As little as 18 months
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Residential electrical technology
Certificate · North Orange Continuing Education
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Requirements and course information
Tuition-free; books, supplies, software, parking extra · As little as 18 months
- Required: Age 18 or older; submit the NOCE application.
- Required: Finish general orientation at least 24 hours before registration.
- Recommended: Basic math and English skills are recommended.
Required courses from the 2026–27 guide. Consult its prerequisite/corequisite table and catalog-rights rules before registering.
- ELET 175: Electrical Trades Mathematics I (Required core)
- ELET 190: National Electric Code: Residential (Required core)
- ELET 161: Residential Electrical Fundamentals I (Required core)
- ELET 162: Residential Electrical Practices I (Required core)
- ELET 164: Residential Electrical Fundamentals II (Required core)
- ELET 165: Residential Electrical Practices II (Required core)
- ELET 178: OSHA 10: Standards for Construction (Required core)
- ELET 196: Blueprint Reading Basics (Required core)
- ELET 195: Electrical Materials and Cost Estimating (Additional required course)
Sources
NOCE residential electrical technology: https://noce.edu/programs/careers/electrical-technology/
2026–27 program guide (PDF): https://noce.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Program-Guide_Residential-Electrical-Technology-Certificate-2026_2027-1.pdf