Electrical

Curriculum areas include:

• Interpreting the National Electrical Code
• Protection for overcurrents
• Reading blueprints
• Understanding conductors
• Understanding principles of electron flow
• Understanding safety switches
• Using hand and power tools safely
• Wiring for alternating current applications
• Wiring for direct current applications
• Wiring for low voltage and controls
• CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting)

The electrical program prepares young men and women to install state-of-the-art electrical equipment for light, heat, power, data and telecommunications in commercial, industrial and residential buildings in accordance with applicable electrical codes. Instruction involves shop simulations, laboratory experiments, new installations and maintenance.

Career Opportunities  

Career Highlights

This program offers 2,200 of the 8,000 practical work hours required by Massachusetts to become eligible for the state licensing examination for electricians.  Students are also prepared to attend a wide variety of two or four year colleges that offer training as an electrical technician or an electrical engineer.

See also 

Electrical Techlinks

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