Electrical Construction
Employment for electricians is expected to grow about 9% over the next 10 years,
as fast as the average for all occupations. Job prospects for electricians should be very good
as many employers report difficulty finding qualified applicants.
The median pay for an electrician in 2020 was $56,900 per year or $27.36 per hour.
(Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics)
The Electrical Construction Program provides students with instruction in various electrical installations and related skills, safety standards, tools, instrumentation, and terminology. Topics covered in this course include wiring systems, conductors, box assemblies, device wiring, overcurrent protection, and grounding. Also included is an introduction to the National Electrical Codebook (NEC). Students perform standard single pole switch, three way switch, four way switch, duplex grounding receptacle and lighting fixture installation. Installations are completed from rough to trim out. Students practice all skills in a lab setting on a simulated residential structure.
Curriculum
Year 1
Construction Cluster, Intro to Carpentry, Plumbing,
Electrical, Electrical Fundamentals, Residential Electrical
Year 2
Alternating Current and Direct Current Principles,
Electrical Prints and Planning
Year 3
Advanced Residential Electrical Installations,
Commercial Appliances
Year 4
Industrial Applications, Self-directed Learning,
Opportunity for Work-Study/Apprenticeship
Classes meet for 3 periods/2 hours per day, 5 days a week
Average number of new students accepted per year: 10
Opportunity for professional certifications: YES
Opportunity to earn college credits: YES
Electrician
Utility Worker
Electrical Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Construction Worker
Solar Power Technician
Electronics Technician
Construction Inspector
Home Entertainment System Technician
Contractor
Recent Student Post-Secondary Destinations
Complete Electrical Installations Inc.
Lincoln Tech
Raritan Valley Community College
Rowan University
United States Airforce
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