Electrical Occupations

Program Description

The Electrical Occupations program provides the following training and experience. Students learn how to:

• Install, operate, maintain and repair electrically energized residential, commercial and industrial systems


• Install, operate, maintain and repair DC and AC Motors


• Install, operate, maintain and repair controls and electrical distribution panels


• Read circuit diagrams and use electrical codes


• Read blueprints, sketching and technical manuals


• Read an interpret commercial and residential construction wiring codes and specifications on installation and maintenance of wiring

Careers in the Electrical Occupations Field

• Electricians


• Helpers-Electricians

Articulation Agreements

Students who meet all the requirements of the Tech Prep Program will receive credit and admission preference into these Post Secondary Programs:

• Triangle Tech


• Penn College of Technology (an affiliate of Penn State)

Certifications

Students in the Electrical Occupations program are eligible for:

• Pennsylvania Skills Certificate


• RBT/ACERS Copper Cabling & Fiber Optics

Clubs/Organizations