Northwest Technology Center’s Electrical Trades program is designed to help prepare students who are interested in going into the electrical field. Professionals who possess these skills and are certified in these areas are in high demand. Students enrolled in the Electricians Assistant program 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.
Electrician’s Assistant Career Option
Students enrolled in the Electrician’s Assistant Career Option 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.
Financial Aid Eligible: Yes, for those who qualify.
Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page
Salary Range:
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Analytical skills
- Computer Knowledge
- Working with hand tools
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Math skills
Career Opportunities: Electrical Assistant, Electrical Journeyman
Certifications/Credentials: Students are eligible to test for the following certifications: NCCER Level 1 Electrical, ODCTE Core Construction and WorkKeys. Students are also eligible to apply for the Construction Industries Electrical Apprenticeship Card.
Accreditations: NWTC is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the Construction Industry Board.
Cluster: Architecture & Construction
CIP Code: 46.0302 – Electrician
SOC Code: 47-2111.0 – Electricians
Instructor: Eric Sheik and Ben Turner
For Gainful Employment information – Information about Gainful Employment including related occupations, program costs and length, on-time completion/graduation rates, job placement rates, and median loan debt is available at http://www.nwtech.edu/gainful-employment/.
Who Can Attend:
Juniors, Seniors, Adults
Schedules Available:
8:05 – 11:05 am
12:35 – 3:35 pm
Career Option Courses:
| 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 | 50 |
| Alternating Current Circuits in Construction | 80 |
| National Electrical Code in Construction | 120 |
| Electrical Distribution in Construction | 50 |
| Motor Theory & Operation in Construction | 20 |
| Motor Control Wiring in Construction | 20 |
| Residential Wiring Methods | 210 |
| Commerical Wiring Methods | 120 |
| Total Hours | 960 |