Fundamentals of Electricity

Course code ELCO 1110

Credit 6.0

Length 120.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students will apply principles that govern the behaviour of electrical circuits and prove theories through the proper use of test equipment.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Principles and concepts of electrical circuits
  • Common electrical devices and circuit components
  • Series, parallel, combination, and 3-wire circuits
  • Circuit testing and troubleshooting
  • Common conductors and their properties
  • Conductor resistance and ampacity calculations

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
62113 May 19, 2026
to June 11, 2026
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.