Electrical Technician

Instructor: Robert Lowther

Robert Lowther

Electricians

are tradespeople specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure. Electricians may also specialize in wiring ships, airplanes, and other mobile platforms, as well as data and cable.

In this course students have an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop technical skills in all aspects of the Electrical Industry. Students may earn the WV Journeyman Electrician License.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a High School Junior or Senior in Barbour, Lewis or Upshur Counties

  • Submit an Application

  • Interview with Instructor

This is a Two-Year Program for High School Students.

Certifications Available

  • OSHA 10

  • Students may take the licensing exam available through the WV State Fire Marshalls Office.

Electrical Student

Course Objectives

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  • Basic Safety

  • Construction Math

  • Hand Tools

  • Power Tools

  • Construction Drawings

  • Basic Rigging

  • Communication Skills

  • Employability Skills

  • Materials Handling

  • Electrical Safety

  • Orientation to the Electrical Trade

Electrical Trades lll

  • Alternating Current

  • Motor Theory and Application

  • Electric Lighting

  • Conduit Bending

Electives

  • Integrated Electrical Lab

  • National Electrical Code

  • Residential Wiring

  • Rotating Devices and Control Circuitry

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  • Introduction to Electrical Circuits

  • Electrical Theory

  • Introduction to National Electrical Code

  • Device Boxes

  • Hand Bending

  • Raceways and Fittings

  • Conductors and Cables

  • Basic Electrical Construction Drawings

  • Residential Electrical Services

  • Electrical Test Equipment

Electrical Trades lV

  • Pull and Junction Boxes

  • Conductor Installations

  • Conductor Terminations and Splices

  • Grounding and Bonding

  • Circuit Breakers and Fuses

  • Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts

SkillsUSA

We are members of SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA

Mission:

SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.

Vision:

SkillsUSA produces the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.

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