Electrical Wiring Career Studies Certificate

Career Studies Certificate
221-706-01

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide students with the basic skills necessary to obtain an entry-level electrician position.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include plant electrician, electrician, estimator and entrance positions in the electrical construction and maintenance field as an apprentice.

This certificate meets the 240 clock hours of formal training required to take the Journeyman Electrician Exam. In addition to successful completion of the Journeyman Exam, four years of practical experience are required to become a Licensed Journeyman.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.  Students are waived from English placement testing in this program.  Math placement testing is required.

Developmental Requirements: Students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the placement test in the following mathematical units will be required to complete developmental courses: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , and MTE 3 .

It is strongly recommended that developmental education requirements be completed as soon as possible.