Electrical Technology

Skilled electricians are needed to perform work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Students in this program will learn to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical systems to National Electric Code standards, design circuit diagrams, and blueprint reading will be key components. Students will gain valuable experience wiring transformers, installing devices/fixtures, installing service entrances, and bending conduit resulting in a solid background to working in the electrical field.

Skills Learned:

The skills a student will be able to perform are safety, care, use of hand and power tools, nature of electricity, ohms law, residential wiring, electrical circuitry, motor control wiring, troubleshooting, commercial wiring, national electrical code, transformers, blueprint reading, conduit installation, and telecommunications.

Related Occupations and Earnings:

Related occupations include residential electricians, mine electricians, industrial electrician, commercial electrician, wiring specialist, cable technicians, lineman, substation technician, telephone technician, electrical inspector, and building maintenance. Earnings range between $12-$24/hour.

Post-Secondary Opportunities:

Articulated credits can be earned toward a College Degree at local universities and institutions.

Instructor(s):

Mr. Miller – Electrical Technology Instructor
Phone Number – 724-925-3532 x. 1368/1348
Office Hours: 7:15am to 7:45am
2:30pm to 2:45pm
Please leave a voicemail message outside of these times.

Suggested Prerequisites:

  • Algebra I & II
  • Geometry
  • Basic Trigonometry
  • Science

Industry Certifications:

  • OSHA 10/30
  • American Ladder Institute Certifications
  • Heartsaver First Aid/CPR

Student Requirements:

  • Troubleshooting
  • Controlled Precision
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Use in Personal Protective Equipment

Student Costs:

  • Work Shoes
  • Safety Glasses
  • Uniforms
  • Hard Hats

Text Book:

  • National Electric Code (Current Edition)
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