2 Year Program
Electrical Occupations
About This Course
Electrical Occupations prepares students for careers in residential or commercial fields. Students will use learned knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair residential, commercial and industrial systems, controls and electrical distribution panels. In the first year, students will focus on safety, reading and understanding circuit diagrams, blueprints and basic residential electrical work. The second year focuses on learning and understanding commercial and residential constructing wiring codes and specifications, as well as commercial electrical work.
Electrical equipment is increasingly important in our high-tech society. There are numerous opportunities for individuals who would like to enter the electrical field. Electrical equipment technicians install, maintain, and repair the equipment found in factories, business offices, hospitals, schools, stores, and homes. The Electrical Occupations course will provide an opportunity for students to obtain an understanding of the many careers that involve electricity and electrical theory.
There are a variety of opportunities available for individuals who complete this course and even greater potential for those who continue their studies in the electrical field or pursue an advanced degree. Students in this program will also gain hours towards pre-apprenticeship and may choose to continue in an apprenticeship program following graduation.
Course Details
Certificates Earned
NCCER Credentials
OSHA Certification
Pennsylvania Skills Certificate
Course Content
- AC Principals & Applications
- DC Principals & Applications
- National Electrical Code Requirements
- Test Meters
- Residential Wiring
- Commercial Wiring
- Industrial Wiring
- Motor Controls
- TV Cable Installation Repair
- Phone Installation and Repair
Recommended Skills and High School Courses
The next generation of Electrical Occupations graduates:
- Have an average ability in reading
- Have an average aptitude in numerical ability, abstract reasoning, and mechanical reasoning
- Have completed Algebra 1 successfully
- Have an interest in scientific development
And physically, should:
- Have good manual dexterity
- Be able to work in awkward or cramped positions
- Be able to distinguish colors
Career Pathways
This list is to help guide students in their career planning. This list is not complete and we challenge students to use their CTE training to find the perfect career goals to match their specific strengths and interests.
- Residential Electrician
- Maintenance Worker
- Local Hardware Store Employee
- Industrial Electrician*
- Lineworker*
- Telecommunication Installer*
- Electrical Engineer*
- Oil/Gas Electrician*
- Apprentice Electrician
- Safety Auditor*
* Requires post-secondary training and/or education.
