Electrical Construction and Maintenance Certificate
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About the Electrical Construction and Maintenance Certificate
The Electrical Construction and Maintenance certificate program provides students with the opportunity to acquire the theory and skills needed to gain employment as residential, commercial, and industrial construction electricians. Skills are developed through basic electrical theory and practical work project assignments.
This program will give students a broad theoretical and practical background in all aspects of electrical construction.
Graduates of the construction electrician program are prepared to find employment as residential, commercial, and industrial construction electricians. Because of the continual growth in building construction, there are many employment possibilities.
What you’ll learn
- Demonstrate appropriate technical skills in the electrical construction field.
- Demonstrate the ability to design, develop, and troubleshoot residential, commercial, and industrial circuitry.
- Complete parts list and order forms that demonstrate knowledge of coding and numbering systems for devices, hardware, and electrical equipment.
- Interpret, develop, and utilize blueprints, schematic diagrams, and wiring plans to perform electrical construction activities.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply OSHA-accepted safety standards as appropriate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of National Electrical Codes that apply to specific occupancies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of test equipment used in troubleshooting and repair of circuits, distribution systems, and electrical equipment.
Sample Job Titles
Apprentice Electrician, Cable Puller, Electrical Apprentice, Electrician Apprentice, Electrician Helper, Electrician’s Helper.
Quick facts
Location
Griscom Education Center – Lower Level
Type of program
Certificate
Job/Salary Outlook
See industry data
Length of program
9 months, 36 credits
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Program details
Courses
MODEL SCHEDULE FOR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Semester 1
- ECM 106 AC/DC Fundamentals (5 credits)
- ECM 111 Residential Wiring (5 credits)
- ECM 116 Electrical Construction Safety (2 credits)
- MATH 126 Technical Mathematics I (3 credits)
- ENG 106 Composition I (3 credits)
Semester 2
- ECM 156 Commercial/Industrial Wiring (5 credits)
- ECM 162 National Electrical Code (4 credits)
- ECM 166 Blueprint Reading: Electrical (3 credits)
- ELECTIVE Elective (3 credits)
- ELECTIVE Elective (3 credits)
Total Credits 36
Faculty
Occupational Advisory Committee
The Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) serves as a vital link between the Program of study and industry, ensuring that the program remains aligned with current workforce needs, technological advancements, and best practices in the field. Composed of employers, educators, and other community members, the committee provides guidance, feedback, and recommendations to enhance the curriculum, instructional methods, and student learning experiences.
Purpose and Responsibilities:
- Curriculum & Industry Alignment
- Workforce Readiness
- Student & Faculty Support
- Internship & Employment Connections
- Accreditation & Program Evaluation
- Facilities & Equipment Recommendations
By fostering a strong relationship between academia and industry, the OAC helps ensure that Thaddeus Stevens College programs maintain the highest standards in CTE (career and technical education).
- Ed Bernitsky, IBEW LU 743
- Bill Beyer, Campbells Snacks/Pepperidge Farm
- Randy Blair, Heat and Control
- Felix DeJesus, Armstrong World Industries
- Bobby Helsel, III, Tri-M Group, LLC
- Dennis Knepper, PPL Corp.
- Justin Fisher, Americold
- Steven Schriver, Shingle & Gibb Automation
- Kurt Suchar, Schaedler Yesco
- Greg Weikel, Swartley Bros. Engineers, Inc.
The outcomes speak for themselves
Graduates of this program are electricians in many fields, in both commercial and residential industries. The numbers below are three-year averages across program cohorts.
90%
in-field placement:
jobs in field or
pursuing con’t education
$45K
median first-year salary
You can also view Institutional Performance Data here.
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