Construction Electricity - Northland Community and Technical College

Construction Electricity from Northland Community and Technical College is a Campus Certificate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description The Construction Electricity diploma program prepares students to build, install, maintain and repair electrical systems that provide heat, light, or power for residential, commercial and industrial structures. Technical and general courses provide students with a mix of theory and hands-on application in classroom, lab settings, and job sites. This comprehensive program includes maintenance of electrical equipment, wiring methods, blueprint reading, material selection, programmable controllers, and the National Electric Codes. Employment Outlook & Opportunities The Construction Electricity program major prepares each graduate to enter employment as an apprentice who ultimately can earn a master electrician\\\\\\\'s license. After completion of this comprehensive program, the construction electrician can assemble, install, and test wiring used in the electrical systems that provide heat, light, and power to residential and commercial buildings. Program Learner Outcomes 1. Student will demonstrate proper safety practices and procedures at all times in the classroom, shop, and building sites as required by the construction electricity industry. 2. Student will interpret the National Electrical Code accurately. 3. Student will learn principles to install and control electrical systems properly and efficiently in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial buildings. 4. Student will calculate electrical quantities correctly. 5. Student will interpret a variety of blueprint designs accurately. 6. Student will demonstrate professional workplace habits including punctuality, attitudes, behaviors, and craftsmanship expected of the construction industry. 7. Student will demonstrate effective oral and written communications with all clients and customers with respect for diversity of culture, age and gender. View more details on Northland Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.