 
Modern’s electrical trainer provides students with a completely safe—
yet very realistic—experience as they work with real-world electrical
tools and equipment on a
section of 2 x 4 wall studs.
Introduce students to the electrical trade with this
comprehensive, hands-on module. Students begin by
exploring the basic function of a home’s electrical system.
They also go through important lessons on electrical safety,
planning, and more. Students then go on to use the
Modern Electrical Trainer to complete a variety of wiring
projects, including installing and wiring a circuit breaker;
installing fixtures, switches, and receptacles; setting up a
doorbell; and more.
An excellent introduction for students interested in
pursuing a career in the trades, our Basic Home Wiring
Module is also designed for anyone interested in
completing remodeling projects around the house—or
anyone who just wants to understand more about this
exciting field. The Modern Electrical Trainer offers a safe
way to let students work with real-world components.
Designed to be used over and over with multiple
classes, our trainer is large enough for student teams to
work on projects simultaneously but compact enough to
sit atop a table. This module will accommodate 7-, 10-,
or 15-day class rotations.
Student Objectives
- Demonstrate basic wiring safety procedures
- Identify basic wiring tools and their uses
- Identify basic electrical fixtures and materials
- Wire a simple closed circuit
- Wire a three-way switch
- Wire a door chime
- Explain the importance of building codes
Interdisciplinary Relationships
- Mathematics
- Measuring
- History
- Reading
- Law/government
- Electronics
Technology Content Standards
- Characteristics and scope of technology
- Core concepts of technology
- Relationships among technologies and other fields of study
- Effects of technology on the environment
- Role of society in development and use of technology
- Influence of technology on history
- Attributes of design
- Engineering design
- Role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention
and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving
- Apply the design process
- Use and maintain technological products and systems
- Assess the impact of products and systems
- Select and use construction technologies
Activity Listing
Activity 1: Introduction to Basic Home Wiring
Activity 2: Electrical Video I
Activity 3: Fundamentals of Wiring
Activity 4: Setting Up the Circuit Panel
Activity 5: Wiring a Basic Circuit
Activity 6: Wiring a Basic Switching CircuitI
Activity 7: Wiring a Receptacle
Activity 8: Wiring a Switch-Controlled Receptacle
Activity 9: Electrical Video II
Activity 10: Wiring a 3-way Switch
Activity 11: Wiring a Dimmer
Activity 12: Wiring a Door Buzzer
Activity 13: Wiring a 3-way Switch with 2 Lights I
Activity 14: Wiring a 3-way Switch with 2 Lights II
Activity 15: Conserving Electricity and Career Exploration
Basic Home Wiring
Module Components
- Modern Electrical Trainer, complete with power supply,
circuit breaker box, breakers, junction boxes, receptacles,
switches, fixtures, doorbell, wire, and wire connectors
- Electrical DVD
- Toolbox containing miscellaneous tools (including
cable ripper, wire stripper, pliers, phillips and flat
head screwdrivers, and tape measure)
- Teacher’s Resource Manual, including setup
instructions, instructional strategies, management tips,
student competencies, answer keys, and suggestions
for assessment
- 2 Student Workstation Manuals, including background
information, complete step-by-step instructions, highquality,
black-and-white graphics, pre- and post-tests, and
extension exercises
*Extra copies of Workstation Manuals may only be purchased with a Module or Classroom Pack order. They cannot be purchased separately.
Note: 5-Station Classroom Pack includes 5 Workstation Manuals, 5 Modern Electrical Trainers, 5 toolboxes with tools, 1 electrical video, and enough consumable supplies for
10 students (5 student teams of 2). For an itemized list of materials, please contact our customer service department at 800-243-2329.
Minimum System Requirements
No computer needed.
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