Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
:
The Residential and Commercial Electricity program provides students with the skills necessary for an entry-level job as an electrician. Thorough technical instruction is given in the layout, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of fixtures, devices, services, heating systems, pumps, motors and motor controls used in residential, commercial, and some industrial locations.The students learn electrical theory and the techniques of the trade, including blueprint reading, wiring, pipe bending, motor control, switching, and power circuits. Emphasis is placed on meeting the requirements of the National Electrical Code in all wiring installations.Successful completion of the course qualifies the student to take the State of Maine journeyman’s examination and to enter employment under a master electrician. Residential/commercial electricity is a two-semester program that starts in the fall semester, and concludes with a 6-week internship with and Electrical Contractor during the following May and June.:
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the State of Maine journeyman’s electrician examination. Upon passing the state examination, students are issued journeyman-in-training licenses. Graduates may find employment opportunities with electrical contractors, electrical equipment suppliers, and industrial maintenance companies.
Details
Hours
45
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Washington County Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Calais
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of Attainment:
Not available
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Title IV Federal Financial Aid
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - New England Schools & Colleges
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,400.00
Graduation Fees
$75.00
In-State Tuition
$94.00 Per Credit Hour
Other Fees
$1,390.00 Required Fees based on Tuition Charge
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$188.00 Per Credit Hour
Registration Fee
$75.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,034.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,128.00
