Career Major - Electrician's Assistant

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Electrician's Assistant - Alva Campus
Students enrolled in the Electrician's Assistant Career Major will cover electrical installation, operation, and maintenance for electrical systems in residential dwellings and commercial buildings. Students will also cover print reading, electrical principles and measurements, function of components, equipment and motors, wiring, process control, troubleshooting and the electrical code. After completion students can continue their training toward their journeyman licensure. Students will cover a construction core, tool handling, and safety.

Career Major Length: 1050 hours

SOC Code: 47-3013
You can access SOC occupation information at www.onetcodeconnector.org.

Courses

Hours

Construction Core 120
Electrical Safety in Construction 15
Electrical Theory in Construction 120
Electrical Schematic & Blueprint Reading in Construction 45
Direct Current Circuits in Construction 60
Alternating Current Circuits in Construction 90
National Electrical Code in Construction 120
Electrical Distribution in Construction 60
Motor Theory & Operation in Construction 30
Motor Control Wiring in Construction 30
Residential Wiring Methods 240
Commerical Wiring Methods 120


Campus Location
: Alva

Financial Aid Eligible: Yes, for those who qualify.

Who Can Enroll: High School Juniors and Seniors & Adults

Student Organization: SkillsUSA

Tuition and Materials Use Fees:
Full-time in-district adult tuition - $2,100
Full-time out-of-district adult - $4,200
Full-time materials use fees - $525

Salary Range:

Helpful Attributes and Abilities:

  • Analytical skills
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Working with hand tools
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Math skills

Cluster: Architecture & Construction

Pathway: Construction

Instructor: Mr. Dennis Bushman

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Updated 6/9/15