If you are good with your hands, like to solve problems and have a knack for understanding how things work, consider a career as a construction, utility, or maintenance electrician.

As our world’s electrical systems become more sophisticated, so must the skills of electricians. In this program, you’ll learn to maintain, test, repair and/or replace complex electrical systems and controls found in modern industrial plants and large commercial buildings. The program includes hands-on training in motors, generators, robotics, power distribution and other electrical systems.

Whether you are new to the field, or you are an experienced electrician who wants to upgrade your skills, this program opens doors to a variety of challenging job opportunities. Graduates become construction electricians, utility electricians, and technicians in electrical maintenance, production and power systems.

Detailed Information

The Electrical Program prepares students for work in the Electrical Trades. Electricians install, troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment for production facilities, hospitals, electrical utilities, schools, commercial and residential buildings - anywhere there is electricity.

Electricians are taught both mechanical and electrical skills and are “high tech mechanics”. This program takes students from learning about electrons to wiring and programming automation equipment and everything in between.

Topics covered

Electrical Theory
Electrical Safety and tools for the trade
Generators and Motors
AC and DC Motor Controls
Construction Materials
Conduit Bending
National Electric Code
Programmable Logic Controllers
Electronic Motor Controls - Variable Frequency Drives