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
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, Douglas Brown, browndo@palmbeachstate.edu (561) 868-3541
Don Kauts, kautsd@palmbeachstate.edu, 561-868-3866
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 Credit 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 Credit Hours: 1200