Diploma 

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the job outlook for electricians is expected to be good, especially for those with the right skills. Employment of electricians is expected to keep pace with employment for all occupations through the year 2014.* As the population and economy grow, more electricians will be needed to install and maintain electrical devices and wiring in homes, factories, offices, and other structures. New technologies are also expected to continue to stimulate the demand for electricians, particularly to accommodate computers and telecommunications equipment.

 Program Objectives 

This program provides instruction in:

  • The basic fundamentals of electricity and its practical applications
  • Direct current and alternating current circuitry
  • Residential, commercial, and industrial wiring
  • Motors and motor control circuits
  • Transformer installations and services requirements
  • The National Electrical Code and its application to safe electrical installations

 Career Opportunities 

When you receive your Electrician Diploma, you can seek entry-level positions as an electrician on new construction projects, on additions for restoration sites, or you may secure commercial or industrial maintenance positions. Various companies you may work for include:

  • Building construction and design
  • General building construction
  • Commercial and residential construction
  • Construction equipment and supply
  • Hobby and model construction supplies
  • Lake and pond maintenance
  • Paving contractors and construction
  • Swimming pool contractors

  

 

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.