Course Description:
This program is instructed by Martin Young and (adjunt) Bryan Henry. In this program classroom and hands-on activities provide students with both theory and live work experiences in basic electrical theory, residential and commercial electricity, basic power electronics, motors and motor controls.

Outlook for the Future
Average Salary in Tennessee
(TN Department of Employment Security)
$18.16 per hour

Job Opportunities:
   The Industrial Electrician installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical components of industrial machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications. They plan new or modified installations; prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment; connect wiring to fixtures and power; install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels; test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility; observe functioning of installed equipment, and repair faulty equipment or systems.

   Electricity is essential for light, power, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Electricians install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, and communications. They also may install and maintain the electronic controls for machines in business and industry. Although most electricians specialize in construction or maintenance, a growing number do both.

   Electricians work with blueprints which indicate the locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards, and other equipment. Electricians must follow the National Electric Code and comply with state and local building codes when they install these systems. Maintenance work varies greatly, depending on where the electrician is employed. Electricians who specialize in residential work may rewire a home and replace an old fuse box with a new circuit breaker to accommodate additional appliances. Those who work in large factories may repair motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial robots. Those in office buildings and small plants may repair all types of electrical equipment.

   The Core classes for this program include AC, DC, electric motor controls, motors, transformers, robotics, and NEC general electrical installations, wiring methods, and service installations. After about 12 months, the student begins specialty training.

   The Industrial Track is for students desiring to center their training in the industrial field. In addition to the Core Courses, training includes general electrical installations, wiring methods/service installations, motors/generators, transformers, electric motor controls, programmable logic controls, robotics and an internship.

   The Construction Track is for students interested in building and remodeling buildings. In addition to the Core Courses, training includes general electrical installations, wiring methods/service installations, electrical wiring both commercial and industrial, motors/generators, transformers, electric motor controls and an internship.

Exit Points                                                           Award                  Hours/Months

Electrician Helper (CORE)                            Certificate                    432/4

Electrician Apprentice Class 2 (CORE)     Diploma                       864/8

Electrician Apprentice Class 1 (CORE)     Diploma                     1296/12

Industrial Electrician                                       Diploma                     1728/16

Construction Electrician                                Diploma                     1728/16

Enrollment: 
New Students enroll every month as space is available.

Average time to complete program: 
16 months

Grades: 
An average grade of C or better must be maintained to remain enrolled.

Estimated Cost: 
First Day $1,000*  Total under **$4,000

*There may be additional costs during the first term.  **Costs are subject to change.

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