Electrical

The Electrical program is part of the Construction Trades Courses, taught using a nationally recognized certification program entitled "Wheels of Learning," which encompasses twenty-six disciplines. A student who has completed any "module" in the discipline offered will be tested to determine competancy-based program, allowing students to work at their on pace as suits their needs and/or abilities. Currently five disciplines are offered to include:

Carpentry
Masonry
Plumbing
Electrical
HVAC

As a Trade Contractor

Construction Electricians install, connect, test and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security and communications in office buildings, homes, schools, factories, hospitals and other structures where electrical power is used.

Electricians work with blueprints when they install electrical systems in factories, office buildings, homes and other structures. Blueprints indicate the location of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards and other equipment.

Electricians connect the wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. They join the wires in boxes with various specially designed connectors. After they finish the wiring, electricians use testing equipment, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to check the circuits for proper connection, ensuring electrical compatibility and safety of components.

Estimated Salary

National			North Carolina
	Per Year	Per Hour	Per Year	Per Hour
Starting Salary	$34,000	$16.25	$32,500	$15.75
Average Salary	$43,000	$20.75	$41,500	$20.00
Salary w/ experience	$50,500	$24.25	$49,000	$23.75
*Economic Research Institute (Survey of Salaries in 2004)*

Career Pathway

Electrical Level I
Electrical Level II
Electrical Level III
Electrical Level IV
National Electric Code License Refresher

Costs

Registration Fees

$175 Level I
$175 Level II
$175 Level III
$175 Level IV
$700 Total

Admission Requirements

No additional requirements for this course. Students under 18 years of age must complete a minor permission form.

For Additional Information

Contact Corporate and Continuing Education Department Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm and Friday, 8 am - 5 pm at (828) 726-2242 or contact Jeff Holman, Director of Vocational and Technical Programs, at (828) 726-2382 email at jholman@cccti.edu.