ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CAREER TRAINING

Why should you consider a career as an Electrician?
From high-tech computers to simple reading lamps, today’s wired world runs on electricity – and Electricians are the highly trained professionals who make that world go ’round.
Electricity is essential for light, power, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. Electricians install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, and communications. They also may install and maintain the electronic controls for machines in business and industry.
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High-Tech Institute - Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona AZ

• Associate of Science in Electronics Technology

Your training will qualify you to install, maintain and repair electronic equipment like computers, consumer electronics like stereos, and office equipment. You'll know how to check common causes of trouble and how to use diagnostic and hand tools to repair problems.

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as an Electronics, Field Service, Maintenance or Installation Technician in places like:
- Electrical Repair Shops
- Electronic Components Manufacturers
- Communications Equipment Firms
- Wholesale Trade Companies
- General Electrical Companies
- Federal Government

Baran Institute of Technology
Windsor, Connecticut

• Electric Technician

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

The Electrical Technology Program is a 78 quarter-credit-hour program. This is a comprehensive program that prepares a student to enter the Electrical Field. During each section of instruction, the students receive the necessary classroom and lab instruction pertaining to the subject that is being taught. After the students have obtained necessary math skills and basic theory, they will design, wire and install various electrical applications in appropriate settings.

Graduates of this program are qualified as entry-level Electrician Apprentices that may work in residential, commercial or industrial settings under the guidance of a licensed electrician.

Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton
Hamden, New Britain, Shelton, Connecticut

• Electrician

The skills you learn at an electrician school will be in demand by both business and residential clients and your hands-on electrician training by instructors with industry experience will prepare you to sit for state licensing exams, including the L-6 License—Low Voltage Journeyman (50 Volts); the E-2 License—Electrical Journeyman (up to 600 volts); and the E-1 License—Electrical Contractor (after two years of E-2).

After graduation you can work as part of a dynamic team in construction or maintenance or start your own business as an independent contractor.

Bay State School of Technology
Canton, Massachusetts

Bay State School of Technology graduates are equipped with the background and training required to make smooth transitions from learning in the classroom to working in the field as entry-level technicians, and to qualify for advancement in a growing industry. Bay State School of Technology is dedicated to providing up-to-date training that keeps pace with a changing industry.

• Major Appliances/Basic Electronics
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

RETS Technical Center
Charlestown, MA

• Electrician

The objective of the Electrician program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for an entry-level position as an electrician. This program provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of electricity and its practical applications; instructs students in direct current and alternating current circuitry; residential, commercial and industrial wiring, along with specialized areas, such as motors and motor control circuits, transformer installations and services requirements; and provides instruction of the National Electrical Code and its application to safe electrical installations.

The length of the Electrician program is 900 clock hours over a period of 36 weeks for day students and 900 clock hours over a period of 57 weeks for night students. All students must complete the program with a minimum of 48 semester credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a Diploma.

New England Institute of Technology - Warwick
Warwick, RI

Electrical Technology Associate degree

Earn your Associate’s Degree in as little as 18 months, days or evenings.
Experience in all phases of residential wiring.
In depth study of National Electric Code, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Electrical Amendents.
Installation and testing of 3Ø and 1Ø AC transformers.
Thorough study of electric motors: DC, 3Ø and 1Ø AC Motors.
Hands-on experience in wiring and troubleshooting of various electro-mechanical and electronic industrial control circuits.
Programming and troubleshooting 3Ø AC motor drives.
Programming the Allen-Bradley SLC500 processor using RS Logix 500 software to accomplish various motor control functions.

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• Electrician

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as an Electrician. The Electrician Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You’ll get hands-on training in:

- The classifications and categories of electricity.
- Conduit fittings and supports.
- Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installation.
- Heating and lighting practices.
- Conductor properties and characteristics.

Vatterott College - Broadview Heights
Quincy, IL; Kansas City, O`Fallon, MO; Cleveland, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Memphis, TN

• Electrical Mechanics Diploma Program

This program is designed to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge to work on an entry-level position in residential, commercial or industrial electrical installation and repair. The program consists of 60 weeks, 66 Quarter Credit Hours of Electrical Mechanic theory and associated lab work and 6 Quarter Credit Hours of General Education totaling 72 Quarter Credit Hours.

• Electrical Technology Associate of Applied Science
(90 Weeks, 108 Quarter Credit Hours)

This program is designed to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge to work on an entry-level position in residential, commercial or industrial electrical installation and repair.

Electrical Principles/Team Dynamics
Residential Wiring/Creative Problem Solving
Commercial Systems/Organizational Communication
Commercial Applications/Customer Service
Industrial AC Systems/Fundamental Concepts of Technical Writing
Industrial DC Systems/Professional and Social Development
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)/Business and Professional Presentations
Energy Management Systems/Analysis and Development of Applied Technical Writing
Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)/Communication in Interviewing

CHI Institute - Broomall
Broomall, Southampton, PA

• Electrician

The Electrician program provides an understanding of the basic fundamentals of electricity and its practical applications, instructs the student in direct current and alternating current circuitry, teaches residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, as well as specialized areas such as motors and motor control circuits, transformer installations, and service requirements, and gives the student an understanding of the National Electrical Code and how it applies to safe electrical installations. Students may use their skills in entry-level positions as electricians in new construction, additions, or restoration sites, or may secure commercial or industrial maintenance positions. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a Diploma.

Career Centers of Texas - El Paso
El Paso, TX

• Electrician Diploma program

Students are instructed in the fundamentals of electricity and its practical applications, including the basic wiring and electrical layout schemes used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Students will also gain proficiency in electrical system service and maintenance, and receive specialized training in motors, electrical controls, and transformer installation. Graduates are awarded a diploma upon successful completion of the program.