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Electrical Technology Certificate

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania | HACC [Harrisburg Area Community College] | ID: 145291

Overview

1 HACC DR HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania 17110-2903
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Admissions Office:
717-780-2400
Classroom Training
Electrical Technology Certificate Program
Employment Skill Gain
Community College Certificate
$10,727.50 - $12,130.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, was established in 1964 and is the first and largest of Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges. HACC currently serves nearly 19,000 degree-seeking students and more than 6,000 workforce development students. T

Program Description

The Electrical Technology Certificate program prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for employment in the electrical field. Emphasis is placed on residential and commercial construction and maintenance applications. Topics include basic electrical theory, residential and commercial wiring, safety, the National Electrical Code, and blueprint reading. In addition, students may select courses from a number of technology disciplines that best meet their individual career goals within the electrical field. Graduates find employment as general electricians, electrician apprentices, residential electricians, electrical service technicians, electric linemen, electric installers, and industrial maintenance technicians. (Textbook costs & out-of-pocket expenses are estimated. Cost breakdown information does not include any developmental coursework a student may need.)

Skills & Competencies

Graduates receive a Certificate degree. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field; recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures; perform basic electrical mathematical calculations; properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials; read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations; interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications; demonstrate procedures used in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical construction; wire motor and control circuits; install, maintain, and repair automated electrical systems; solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis; and troubleshoot equipment and demonstrate proper repair procedures.

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 30 Credits
  • 472111 - Electricians
  • 07/31/2021
  • Part Time, Daytime, Evening

Service Costs

6,757.50
8,160.00
2,580.00
1,000.00
390.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
67% were employed within six months after completing training.

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