This course provides students with the knowledge and background that prepares them for a career in the electrical field. Students learn electrical safety, tools of the trade, wiring, conduit parts, and assembly.

In the first year of this two-year program, students learn the basics of the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, all aspects of residential wiring, and the theory of electricity. Students work in the shop applying the six common wiring methods using industry required tools and can also obtain an OSHA-10 certification.

During the second year, students continue to advance their studies of the National Electrical Code. Students work outside of the shop on practical “live work” projects including, Service Entrance Equipment, Motor Starters, Motor Controls, Solar Energy, Fire Alarm Systems, many aspects of commercial wiring, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s). Students also can earn additional college credits and have the opportunity to receive a certification through the National Association of Home Builders.

Certifications:

• OSHA 10

• HPE Electrical License

College Credit:

Eastern Maine Community College: 

• ELC 100 Intro to Electricians Technology

• ELC 151 Electrical Controls

Kennebec Valley Community College: 

• MAT 114 Technical Math

• ENG 108 Technical Writing

• ETL 121 Electrical Wiring Practices

Central Maine Community College:

• ELT 123 Electrical Controls 1

Northern Maine Community College:

• ELE 112 Basic Residential Wiring

Southern Maine Community College

• ELEC 160 Controls 1 or ELEC 175 Wiring Practices

Washington County Community College

• REY 120 Residential & Commercial Electricity 1