Electrical Lineworker

What is it like to be a line installer? In this Career Q&A video interview, Aubre Hammons talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success as a line installer and repairer. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.

Introducing viewers to the basics of electrical circuits, this video looks at the various components of a circuit while describing voltage, current, resistance, and series and parallel circuits. It also demonstrates a range of calculations that are central to real-world applications of the principles of electricity. Viewers are shown how to use a multimeter and are given a solid understanding of resistors and resistance color coding. The program presents clear verbal and visual explanations of the flow of current through a circuit and how electrical energy is used, in addition to easy-to-follow examples of Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s Laws and how they are applied. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online.

In this video, students will learn how to install cables, wires, boxes, and devices to control current flow, such as switches, outlets, and circuit breakers. Particular attention is paid to safety and the standards of the National Electrical Code. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production.

What is it like to be an electrical engineer? In this Career Q&A video interview, Chad Bockholdt talks about his career path, what he/she does on the job, and the keys to success in the field of electrical engineering. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.

This ten-part series provides a comprehensive video guide to the study of electronics, ranging from the fundamental laws and principles of electricity at the atomic level to troubleshooting and repair of electronic components. Lively computer animation and hands-on demonstrations make these videos an ideal resource for the classroom. Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available online. A Shopware Production. 10-part series, 18-24 minutes each.