Electrical Level I

You will learn to:

• Design, stage, and install residential electrical wiring for power control systems from “rough in” to “finish”
• Use logical thinking and math to interpret blueprints, program equipment and layout design
• Supply power to a wide range of systems and structures according to the National Electrical Code

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Description

You will be introduced  to the safety practices, use of hand and power tools/equipment and electrical theory related to the electrical industry. These skills are all essential for the workplace and a first step toward obtaining a journeyman's license.

Employment Options

The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.

Entry Level Electrician’s Assistant – Approximate Pay Potential: $13-22 per hour. (O*NET source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/47-3013.00)

Cost of Attendance Summary 

Secondary (High School) Students

• Tuition: Free
• Electrical Level I Fee: $310.00
• Misc. Expenses: $620.00

Post-secondary (Adult) Students

• Tuition: $3,000.00
• Electrical Level I Fee: $310.00
• Misc. Expenses: $620.00

Financial Aid and Scholarships

This program is approved for scholarships and Veteran's Education Benefits for those who qualify. (See Financial Aid)

Class Hours

This program may be taken as a half-day session in the morning or afternoon, or as a full-day option for ADULT students who wish to accelerate their progress. Morning sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., afternoon sessions from 11:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., and the full-day schedule combines both sessions.

Certification Outcomes:

• ODCTE: Construction Trainee 
• ODCTE: Commercial Industrial Electrician’s Assistant