Electrical Trades
Overview
The Electrical Trades program offers comprehensive instruction in electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial installations. Students learn to assemble, install, wire, and maintain electrical systems, with additional study opportunities in photovoltaic systems. The program emphasizes practical skills, such as bending and fitting conduit, installing wiring, and testing circuits for proper connections. Maintenance electricians ensure that lighting systems, transformers, generators, and other electrical equipment remain in good working condition. Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide range of employment opportunities in the electrical field, with job growth expected due to the increasing use of electrical and electronic equipment in various industries. Advanced placement in the Trade Apprenticeship Program is available for qualified graduates through Tech Prep.
Program Highlights
- Curriculum:
- Electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial installations
- Photovoltaic systems
- Skills in bending, fitting, and installing conduit
- Techniques for fishing cable inside partitions, walls, or other concealed areas
- Mounting outlet boxes and completing wiring installations
- Testing circuits for proper connections
- Maintenance of electrical systems and equipment
- Advanced placement opportunities in Trade Apprenticeship Programs through the Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certification
Learning Experience
Students in the Electrical Trades program gain hands-on experience in all aspects of electrical work, from installation to maintenance. The program covers the essentials of working with various electrical systems, preparing students for a range of careers in the field. Students also learn to follow blueprints and specifications, ensuring that installations meet industry standards.
Certification
- Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certification
Employment opportunities available with senior year co-op and after graduation:
Electrician, electrician maintenance, electrical drafter, alarm/fire alarm installer, electrical supply, tele/data wiring, service technician, project manager, estimator
Employment opportunities requiring two years of specialized training after graduation:
Construction manager, electrical designer
Earning Potential Range:
$16/hr to $47/hr, depending on role and experience.
Locations:
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Instructors: |
| DELCASTLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL |
Mr. Bryan Bryant Mr. Chris Panico |
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Instructor: |
| HODGSON VOTECH HIGH SCHOOL | Mr. Alan McMillan |
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Instructor: |
| HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | Mr. William Maxwell |
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Instructor: |
| ST. GEORGES TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | Mr. Michael Klinefelter |