Electrical Construction and Maintenance - Athens Technical College

Electrical Construction and Maintenance from Athens Technical College is a Campus Certificate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Electricians install wiring and maintain electrical equipment such as generators and lighting systems. Industrial electricians inspect and service electronic control devices. Electricians involved in construction work follow blueprints and specifications in installing wiring. They may bend, fit, and fasten conduit inside partitions, walls, or other concealed areas. They also fasten small electrical boxes that house electrical devices such as lighting fixtures and switches. Electricians pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete the circuits between outlets and switches. They connect the wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components. They test circuit wiring for proper connections. Many electricians spend much of their time doing preventive maintenance . Program graduates receive a diploma. The Electrical Construction and Maintenance program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in residential and commercial electrical industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. View more details on Athens Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.