Residential and Commercial Electrician Overview (5631)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program (CIP 0646030208)
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/CareerPathways/Industry
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the residential electrical construction industry. The program focuses on broad, transferable skills, emphasizes all aspects of the residential electricity industry, and demonstrates elements including planning, management, technical and production skills, underlying technology principles, and health, safety , and environmental issues.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.edu/ProgramLearningOutcomes
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.pbsc.edu/Admissions
- 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: 750 Clock hours. Daytime program length 25 weeks / Evening program length 38 weeks
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Alan Mullenax, Program Director, mullenaa@pbsc.edu, 561-868-3541
Jessica Powell, Administrative Assistant, powellj1@pbsc.edu, 561-868-3767
Employment Opportunities
Employment of electricians is projected to increase 11% nationally between 2023 and 2033, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This steady growth is driven in large part by significant activity in the residential construction sector. Skilled electricians are needed to wire new homes and multifamily residences, install modern home technologies, and support renovations.
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.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
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: 750)
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 |
Total Credit Hours: 750
Course Sequence
Term 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 - (Clock Hours: 300)
| BCV0642 | Residential Wiring 2 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
| BCV0644 | Residential Wiring 3 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 750