NCCER Electrical Level 1, 11th Edition © 2024
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)

Electrical Level 1 meets the standards for the NCCER Electrical Certification.
NCCER Electrical Level 1 helps students develop practical skills in electrical systems. Revised content and images reflect the most modern tools, methods, technologies, and best practices.
- Aligned with the most recent electrical codes
- Newly designed layout to focus learning
- 58+ new videos to grasp critical concepts
- Enhanced NCCERconnect course
Electrical career development with digital integration
Offers students an electrical Career & Technical Education (CTE) course with current standards that provides flexible study options

Industry recognized authorship
Electrical Level 1 is authored by the NCCER, a non-profit education foundation created by the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum and credentialing.

Online learning capabilities
With NCCERconnect, students can access eTextbooks and other dynamic resources through the online platform, and teachers can save time with preloaded content and auto-grading assignments.

Real world examples
Case histories found in the textbook help students relate to the information they are learning. These stories also show what can go horribly wrong when OSHA regulations are not followed properly.

Prepare students for certification
The curriculum for Electrical Level 1 was developed to prepare students for the NCCER Electrician Level 1 Certification exam. The program focuses on industry skills that can be applied anywhere.
Learning objectives
Learning objectives for modules are stated at the opening of each new section.
Step-by-Step instructions
Step-by-step instructions help students to understand what they need to learn and why they need to learn it.
Trade terms
Trade terms are presented at the beginning of each module then defined in a glossary at the end. A comprehensive glossary of trade terms is located at the end of the book.
Safety features
Safety features are set off from the main text in highlighted boxes.
Danger potential
Categories are determined according to the potential danger involved.
Flagging hazards
Cautions flag a hazardous issue that could cause damage to materials or equipment.
Warnings
Warnings stress a potentially dangerous situation that could result in injury or death to workers.
Real-life application
Technical tips and professional practices are based on real-life scenarios.
Designed for retention
The course material is kept to a short length, so it is easy to remember.
Industry-wide efforts
Course material explains steps that are being taken within the construction industry to protect the environment and save energy.
Individual choices
The course emphasizes choices that can be made on the job to preserve the health of the planet.
Additional resources
Each section of the module concludes with a list of additional resources for further study.
Section review
Section review questions are designed to test students’ knowledge of the objectives for that section.
Module questions
End-of-module review questions reinforce students’ knowledge of the module’s content.

Grades 9-12
This program is designed for introductory electrical courses.
Electrical Level 1 meets the standards for the NCCER Electrical Certification.
Available student resources include the hardcover trainee guide and NCCERconnect student access.
Pearson offers custom teacher resources for all programs. Use the contact form on this page to request access to instructor resources for this program.
Student digital access to NCCERconnect can be bundled with the trainee guide or purchased separately for 1 year. All access codes are for use by 1 student, for 1 course, for up to 1 year, and are non-transferable.