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Mr. Pete Montini

Electrical Occupations

pmontini@lcvt.tec.pa.us

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Program of Study: Electrical Occupations

CIP Code: 46.0399 - Information Page

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Electrical Occupations is a program which prepares students for electrical careers in both industry and construction. Electrical wiring systems in houses and commercial buildings are assembled, installed, and maintained by electricians. Electricians generally specialize in either construction or industrial maintenance although some do both. Construction electricians layout, assemble, install, and test electrical fixtures and wiring used in the electrical systems of construction sites. Maintenance electricians maintain and keep many different types of electrical equipment in good working order principally by detecting and repairing defective equipment before a breakdown occurs. 

CERTIFICATIONS

  • National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Exam

A  STUDENT IN ELECTRICAL OCCUPATIONS WILL LEARN TO:

  • Read blueprints or technical diagrams.

  • Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems using hand and power tools.

  • Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, switches and receptacles, fixtures, raceways, and other wired devices.

  • Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices.

  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using handtools and power tools.

  • Instruction in Industrial and Residential Cabling Technology, Green Technology.

  • Follow state and local building regulations and basic safety techniques based on OSHA and the National Electrical Code.

  • Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.

CAREER PATHWAYS

  • Electrician

  • Electrical Engineer **

  • HVAC Installer *

  • Lineman

  • Power Plant Operator

(* = Postsecondary nondegree award, ** = Bachelor’s degree)

SKILLS TO DEVELOP

  • Color vision. Electricians must identify electrical wires by color.

  • Critical-thinking skills. Electricians perform tests and use the results to diagnose problems. For example, when an outlet is not working, they may use a multimeter to check the voltage, amperage, or resistance in order to determine the best course of action.

  • Customer-service skills. Electricians work with people on a regular basis. They should be friendly and be able to address customers’ questions.

  • Mathematical skills. Electricians must be able to write estimations and determine 

  • Physical stamina. Electricians often need to move around all day while running wire and connecting fixtures to the wire.

  • Physical strength. Electricians need to be strong enough to move heavy components, which may weigh up to 50 pounds.

  • Troubleshooting skills. Electricians find, diagnose, and repair problems. For example, if a motor stops working, they perform tests to determine the cause of its failure and then, depending on the results, fix or replace the motor.

COMMON CORE STANDARD INTEGRATION:

  • Technical Reading: Main Idea & Text Evidence, Vocabulary & Symbols, Author’s Purpose, Text Structure (Compare/Contrast, Multi-Step Procedure, Description, & Qualitative/Technical Information into Visual Forms via Chart or Table) Multiple Sources

  • Mathematics: Numbers & Operations, Algebra, Geometry

STATE BOARD/ POST SECONDARY/UNION RESOURCES

  • Coming soon

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