Electrical Construction Technology - Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Electrical Construction Technology from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Mission Statement The mission of the Electrical Construction Technology program is to prepare people for skilled, innovative and productive careers. Program Goals All Electrical Construction Technology students will demonstrate proficiency on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and earn National Skill Certificates; ie. National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and Pennsylvania Skill Certificates . All Electrical Construction Technology students will successfully transition onto a 1st career job and/or related post secondary training. All Electrical Construction Technology students will be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing. Program Description The Electrical Construction Technology program is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and taught by a certified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) instructor. The program prepares individuals for employment in today's residential, commercial and industrial electrical industries. Instruction includes electrical principles and theory, residential and commercial wiring, electrical maintenance, basic motor control systems and transformers. Electricians install, connect, test and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes. Electricians follow the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) specifications and procedures. Students learn these guidelines and how to navigate the NEC. Excellent reading and math skills are necessary, as well as good eyesight with normal color vision to distinguish color codes on wires. Employment Opportunities Commercial/Industrial Electrician Electrical Distributor Sales Person Line Worker Residential Electrical Contractor Residential Electrician View more details on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.