Program Description
The Certificate of Completion in Electrical Technology prepares students for employment as Apprentice Electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial fields. Students will learn and follow the National Electrical code; acquire pipe bending skills; troubleshoot complex electrical systems; and read, design, and install motor control systems. The program covers subjects such as grounding and bonding, box fill, conduit fill, sizing transformers, splicing, and terminating. Upon successful completion of OSHA training, students may receive the OSHA 30 Construction Certification. The capstone course for the Certificate of Completion is ELPT 2325, National Electric Code II. Additionally, the program prepares the student to take the Texas Electrical Journeyman Exam.
Career Opportunities
Potential Careers: Apprentice Electricians • Electrical Technicians (School Districts, Utility Companies, Housing Authorities, Municipalities, Residential/Commercial Construction, Industrial Manufacturing, etc.)
Potential Salary: $9 to $26/hour or $55,190 to $64,330/year nationally, depending on career, education, location, and experience.