Skilled trades

Electrical Panel Installation

Service and panelboard install, breakers, grounding/bonding awareness.

Intermediate · 12 weeks · self-paced · The PATG Group

Twelve-week panelboard installation — service/feeder concepts, selection, rough-in, clearances, neutral/ground bonding, breakers, subpanels, protective devices, and energization checklists. Prep only — does not issue a license. Included with All Access.

12 weeks with autograded assessments. Included with All Access. Finish to lock completion and keep a printable certificate.

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish panelboard vs service equipment roles and working clearances
  • Select listed panelboards and breakers for the application
  • Install rough-in entries, mounting, and wire-bending space correctly at course depth
  • Make correct neutral/ground bonding decisions for service vs subpanel
  • Commission with torque audits, labeling, and a safe energization checklist

Course content

12 sections

  1. Week 1 Orientation: panelboard vs service equipment
  2. Week 2 Service and feeder concepts for panel work
  3. Week 3 Panelboard selection and listing
  4. Week 4 Rough-in for panels: entries and knockouts
  5. Week 5 Mounting, leveling, and working clearances
  6. Week 6 Neutral and ground bars: bonding decisions
  7. Week 7 Breaker landing, torque, and conductor terminations
  8. Week 8 Midterm — panel installation fundamentals
  9. Week 9 Subpanels and feed-through arrangements
  10. Week 10 Surge, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and accessories
  11. Week 11 Energization checklist and commissioning
  12. Week 12 Capstone panel schedule + install checklist and final