Electricity
ID:8533 and 8544
GRADE LEVELS:11-12
CREDITS:3

With the growth of housing and industry, more appliances and electrical equipment are showing up in the environment and there has become a need for electricians and technicians to install, repair, and maintain these commodities. Residential wiring is the basis for all these areas that involve the transportation and use of electricity. This career can be continued in Community college or a job training program offered by many large industries.

The program focuses first and foremost on safety. Other areas the students will explore are:

  • Hand tools and power tool use
  • Equipment and materials identification
  • Circuitry diagramming
  • Splicing and connections
  • Rough-in of boxes and cables
  • Blueprint reading
  • Working to the electrical code
  • Employer/employee relations and communications skills

    • Career Opportunities include:

  • Electrician helper
  • Electrician: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
  • Power company technician
  • Heat pump/Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
  • Sales and service of electrical supplies and applicances


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