ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION
Electricians install and maintain wiring and lighting systems, inspect electrical components, and identify and repair a variety of electrical problems.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Electrical are trained in the following subject areas:
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Ensuring that electrical work follows industry codes
- Servicing street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems
- Connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- Following electrical safety
Requirements
Before entering the Electrical program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a center-based program in the Construction training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as:
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Students training in union-affiliated programs can earn a certificate of completion that offers apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience from organizations such as:
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)
- International Masonry Institute (IMI)
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
- The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)
- National Plastering Industry Joint Apprenticeship Trust Fund (NPIJATF)
Electrical Numbers to Know
$31K
National average earning potential for this career
8-12
Months to complete career training program
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Cooperation
Dependability
Independence
Integrity
Problem-solving skills