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Electrical Trades

Experienced electricians are in serious demand. Students in the Electrical Trades program learn about residential and commercial/industrial wiring, motors and generators, alarm systems and basic electrical logic circuits. They work on projects such as wiring a modular home and are prepared for entry into the workforce or for advanced study in college, technical school or apprenticeship.

Professional Certification:
Students in the Electrical Trades program are prepared to earn certification through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Post-Secondary Education:
Post-secondary education in the electrical industry is available through one-, two- and four-year college programs. Specialized training is also available at technical schools or through apprenticeships, and some employers pay for such education. Increased levels of education and training can lead to higher levels of employment and salary.

Career Possibilities:
Electrician's assistant
 Residential electrician
Industrial electrician
Locomotive electrician
Alarm installer
Utility company repairer
Electrical inspector
Cable television installer
Construction electrician
Commercial electrician
Plant maintenance electrician
Lineman
Communications installer

Units of Study:
Residential wiring
Control equipment
Motors and generators
Lighting branch circuits and fixtures
Alarm systems
National electrical codes
Integrated math (1st year students)
Integrated English (2nd year students)

Portfolio:
All seniors create a portfolio which they present to teachers, administrators, peers and/or industry professionals. The portfolio includes employability information and exemplary work in technical and communication skills that students have created and developed over the course of the year.

College Articulation:
Hudson Valley Community College
SUNY Delhi College of Technology
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ

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