Short and focused
In 20 hours you cover the fundamentals without a long commitment.
CADD Centre · Electrical CADD
Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma) Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
A short, practical start in electrical fundamentals – circuits, wiring, earthing, safety and reading electrical drawings.
1 level20 h20 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma)
What is Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma)? In plain words.
The Executive Diploma in Basic Electrical is a short 20-hour programme that explains how electricity works and how it is used safely in buildings and machines. It covers voltage, current, resistance and power, DC and AC supply, simple circuits, common electrical components, basic wiring and earthing, and how to read electrical symbols and drawings.
Almost every industry – construction, manufacturing, hospitals, facilities and electrical design – needs people who understand electrical basics. Employers expect even trainees in design, maintenance or site roles to know safe practice and read a simple wiring layout. This programme gives that base, and prepares you for Electrical CAD, wiring harness or EV courses.
Ranipet's SIPCOT industrial estate and BHEL unit, along with hospitals and construction across Vellore and Katpadi, all need people with sound electrical basics. This short course is an easy first step towards those roles.
What you will be able to do
- Explain voltage, current, resistance and power in simple terms
- Apply Ohm's law to simple series and parallel circuits
- Tell the difference between DC and AC supply and single-phase and three-phase systems
- Identify common components such as cables, switches, fuses, MCBs and RCCBs
- Understand the purpose of earthing and basic protection
- Follow safe working practices around electrical installations
- Read standard electrical symbols and a simple wiring diagram
- Use basic measuring instruments such as a multimeter
02Why learn it
Why learn Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma) now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Foundation for design courses
It prepares you for Electrical CAD, MEP, wiring harness and EV programmes.
Safety first
You learn safe working habits, earthing and protection devices that every site and plant expects.
Read electrical drawings
Understanding symbols and simple layouts helps in site, maintenance and drafting roles.
Useful at home and work
Knowing how circuits, switches and breakers work helps you understand everyday installations.
Refresher for professionals
Non-electrical engineers and supervisors can quickly revise core concepts.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
12th-standard students
Get a clear start before a diploma or engineering course.
ITI and diploma students
Revise core concepts and strengthen basics.
Civil and mechanical students
Understand the electrical side of buildings and machines.
Site supervisors and facility staff
Learn safe practice and read simple wiring layouts.
Learners planning Electrical CAD or MEP
Build the base needed for design software courses.
Career restarters
Refresh technical basics before moving into a new role.
Before you start: No prior electrical knowledge is needed. School-level physics and basic maths are enough.
04Levels & syllabus
Every Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma) level, topic by topic.
1 programme on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Executive Diploma Basic Electrical
Beginners, students and non-electrical professionals who want a quick, clear grounding in electrical fundamentals.
20 hours6 modules · 20 topicsCode CON1EXDM2407Certificate: CADD Centre network
These are the core topics this programme always covers. Ask the counsellor on WhatsApp for the detailed, session-wise syllabus.
6 modules · 20 topics
01Electrical Fundamentals4 topics
Voltage, Current and ResistanceOhm's LawElectrical Power and EnergyConductors and Insulators
02Circuits3 topics
Series CircuitsParallel CircuitsSimple Circuit Calculations
03DC and AC Supply3 topics
Direct Current and Alternating CurrentSingle-Phase and Three-Phase SupplyFrequency and Power Factor Basics
04Electrical Components and Wiring4 topics
Cables and WiresSwitches, Sockets and Distribution BoardsFuses, MCBs and RCCBsBasic Wiring Circuits
05Earthing and Safety3 topics
Purpose of EarthingElectrical HazardsSafe Working Practices
06Measurement and Drawings3 topics
Using a MultimeterStandard Electrical SymbolsReading a Simple Wiring Diagram
05Your next step
Where this course leads
This page has one 20-hour programme. After it, take Electrical CAD to draw professional schematics and panel layouts, MEP Design Concepts for building services, or the EV Design programmes if you are interested in electric vehicles.
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
Circuit calculation sheet
Solve current, voltage and power for simple series and parallel circuits.
Room wiring layout
Sketch a simple wiring diagram for a room with lights, fan and sockets using standard symbols.
Protection device selection
Match fuses, MCBs and RCCBs to simple example circuits and explain why.
Safety checklist
Prepare a basic electrical safety checklist for a home, office or workshop.
Tools & features covered
Ohm's law and circuit calculationsSingle-phase and three-phase basicsProtection devices (fuse, MCB, RCCB)Earthing conceptsMultimeter useElectrical symbols and wiring diagrams
Talk to a counsellor about Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma)
Get the full syllabus PDF, current fee, offers and the next batch date on WhatsApp – usually within minutes during centre hours.
07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma)
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
Electrical Trainee / Apprentice
Assists electricians and engineers with installation and maintenance tasks.
Site Supervisor Assistant
Helps check electrical work on building sites.
Maintenance Helper
Supports routine checks and upkeep of electrical equipment.
Facility / Building Maintenance Staff
Looks after lighting, power points and small repairs in buildings.
Electrical Drafting Trainee
Prepares simple layouts after further CAD training.
Sales / Service Support (Electrical Products)
Explains and supports electrical products for customers.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹1.5–2.8 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹3–5 LPA
Senior6+ years₹5.5–9 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Higher roles usually need a diploma or degree and further training. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Building constructionFacility managementManufacturing plantsHospitals and institutionsElectrical contractingElectrical product sales and serviceMEP services
Companies that use these skills
Larsen & ToubroHavellsSchneider Electric IndiaSiemens IndiaABB IndiaLegrand IndiaPolycabFinolex CablesCrompton Greaves Consumer ElectricalsBajaj ElectricalsTata ProjectsSterling and Wilson
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Trainee / Helper
Supports installation and maintenance work under supervision.
2
Technician or Drafting Trainee
Handles routine jobs or simple drawings after further training.
3
Supervisor / Electrical Draughtsman
Checks work on site or prepares complete electrical drawings.
4
Electrical Engineer or Design Engineer
With a diploma/degree and CAD skills, designs and manages electrical systems.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
Naresh N
Knitwear Designer & Quality Checker
SGS India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru
Surendar S
Design Engineer, Assistant Engineer - Design
Hirise Drafting and Consulting Pvt. Ltd, Eversendai Construction Pvt. Ltd (ECPL), Chennai
Suresh K
CNC Lathe Programmer
Propel Valve Pvt. Ltd
Anish R
Design Engineer
New Auto Tech Pvt. Ltd
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the CADD Centre network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
11Where to learn
Learn Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma) at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma) in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
CADD Centre Katpadi
Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma) in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
CADD Centre Vellore
Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma) in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
CADD Centre Ranipet
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09FAQ
Basic Electrical (Executive Diploma) course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is the Executive Diploma in Basic Electrical?
It is a 20-hour programme that teaches electrical fundamentals – circuits, AC and DC supply, components, wiring, earthing, safety and reading simple electrical drawings. It is a good starting point for further electrical courses.
Who can join?
Anyone who has finished school-level science can join – 12th students, ITI and diploma students, civil or mechanical learners, site and facility staff. No previous electrical knowledge is needed.
How long is the course?
The Executive Diploma Basic Electrical is 20 hours. The weekly schedule depends on the batch and mode you choose.
What should I take after this course?
Electrical CAD is the natural next step if you want to draw schematics and panel layouts. MEP Design Concepts suits building services, and the EV Design programmes suit those interested in electric vehicles.
Will this course alone get me a job?
It gives you a solid base and helps in entry-level trainee, helper or maintenance roles, where freshers often start around ₹1.5–2.8 LPA. For better roles, combine it with a diploma or degree and a design course such as Electrical CAD. Figures are indicative and vary by company and city.
Can I take the Basic Electrical course online or in hybrid mode?
Yes. Basic Electrical training is offered in classroom, online or hybrid mode, depending on trainer availability at your chosen centre. The counsellor will confirm which batches and modes are open when you enquire.
Is there a free demo class?
You can ask for a demo or a counselling session at the Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet centre before you join. It helps you see how classes run and meet the trainer. Message the centre on WhatsApp to book a slot.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On completing the programme and its assessments you receive a course certificate from the training partner through CareerKraft. It shows the exact programme title and can be added to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Do you provide placement support?
Yes, we offer placement support: help with your resume and portfolio, mock interviews and sharing of job leads we come across. We do not promise or guarantee a job – your skills, practice and interview performance decide the outcome.
What is the fee for the Basic Electrical course?
Fees change with the level, mode and current offers, so we do not print them here. The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, any offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need my own laptop?
No. The course is mostly concept-based, and the centres provide what you need in class. For online sessions, a laptop, tablet or desktop with a stable internet connection is enough.
Which centre can I join and what are the timings?
The course runs at all three CareerKraft centres – Katpadi (Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi), Vellore (CSI Complex, Anna Salai, near Raja Theatre) and Ranipet (Krishnagiri Trunk Road, near SBI, Muthukadai). Centres are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
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