While the apprenticeships meet the need of individuals who are already working in industry, the Electrical Trades Preparation Certificate was developed to meet the preparatory needs of individuals who are not yet employed in the field. The Electrical Trades Preparation Certificate allows high school and adult students to gain knowledge and hands-on experience before entering an Apprenticeship program.
The Electrical Trades Preparation program meets the preparatory needs of individuals who are not yet employed in the field or individuals who are first-year apprentices maintaining their related technical instruction (RTI) in line with on-the-job training (OJT). The program allows high school and adult students to gain knowledge and hands-on experience with industry-standard practices.
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This accelerated program will help students decide if the electrical trades are the right path for them and prepare them for success in an apprenticeship.
Training for this certificate can be directly applied as credit toward completion of the state-required electrical apprenticeship schooling.
Students learn about construction and maintenance environments, bending conduit, running wire, installing and servicing electrical devices, intro to solar power, and distributing equipment in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
With sought-after skills in a high-demand field, you'll have an advantage in the job market. You'll also have several options for continuing education in this and closely-related fields.
The Electrical Trades Preparation program also provides several 16-hour continuing education and exam preparation courses to meet re-licensing requirements. Continuing education and electrician technician education is offered in a competency-based format.
Reasons to consider electrical trades for your career:
Here are just a few of the critical things you’ll do with a career in the electrical trades:
