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 Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to link and view TABE Standards.
- Attend a program information session and meet with the Trade and Industry advisor.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum TABE test scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
Total program hours: 1,200 Clock hours. Daytime program length 40 weeks / Evening program length 60 weeks
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Alan Mullenax, Program Director, mullenaa@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3541
Jessica Powell, Administrative Assistant, powellj1@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3767
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