Residential and Commercial Electrician CCP

Residential and Commercial Electrician Overview (5246)

Type of Award

CCP - Career Certificate Program

Program Website

 www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx

Program Description

The world would not function as it does today without electricity. Choosing a career as an electrician will provide you with a skill you can take anywhere and be successful. A long-term electrician career requires strong problem-solving skills as well as manual dexterity and the ability to work in different environments. The student will have opportunity to gain all the skills required to become an entry-level electrician in the areas of residential and commercial applications.

Program Learning Outcomes

For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes

 

Admission Requirements

• No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have complete homeschooling)
• Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
• Take the TABE exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to (www.palmbeachstate.edu/academicservices/Curriculum-and-Programs).

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.

Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption.

Program Length

Total program hours: 1,200. Approximate program length: 12 months.

Location

The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.

For More Information

Contact Program Director Jenny Posadas, [e-mail]  [phone]

Employment Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of electricians should increase 12 percent between 2008 and 2018, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As the population grows, electricians will be needed to wire new homes, restaurants, schools and other structures that will be built to accommodate the growing population. In addition, older buildings will require improvements to their electrical systems to meet modern codes and accommodate higher electricity consumption due to the greater use of electronic equipment in houses and workplaces.

Career Path Notes

Students have the option of starting work in the electrical industry and continuing their education through the Apprenticeship programs.

Career Center

www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career

For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh

O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org

Required courses:

Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1,200)

Group A - Electrician Helper

BCV0600	Electrician Helper 1 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0601	Electrician Helper 2 (CCP)	150 clock hours

Group B - Residential Electrician

BCV0641	Residential Wiring 1 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0642	Residential Wiring 2 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0644	Residential Wiring 3 (CCP)	150 clock hours

Group C - Commercial Electrician

BCV0660	Commercial Wiring 1 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0661	Commercial Wiring 2 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0655	Commercial Wiring 3 (CCP)	150 clock hours

Total Clock Hours: 1200

Course Sequence

Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 450)

BCV0600	Electrician Helper 1 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0601	Electrician Helper 2 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0641	Residential Wiring 1 (CCP)	150 clock hours

 

Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 450)

BCV0642	Residential Wiring 2 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0644	Residential Wiring 3 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0660	Commercial Wiring 1 (CCP)	150 clock hours

 

Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 300)

BCV0661	Commercial Wiring 2 (CCP)	150 clock hours
BCV0655	Commercial Wiring 3 (CCP)	150 clock hours

 

Total Clock Hours: 1200