Electrical Technologies
ELECTRICITY 1 & 2
Grade: 9, 10, 11 Semesters: 2 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: Math skills (basic math, fractions, decimals and percentages)
• Eye-hand coordination
• 2.0 overall GPA in academic classes
• Strong interest in electrical industry
Electricity 1 and 2 are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as an electrician and electrician helper or in related occupations. Electricity students receive instruction in communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safety, effective work practices, and in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential electricity systems. Laboratory activities provide instruction in all phases of residential electrical wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to gain national industry certification through the NCCER training program.
ELECTRICITY 3 & 4
Grade: 11, 12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: Electricity 1 & 2 with C average
Electricity 3 and 4 are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as an electrician and electrician helper or in related occupations. Electricity students receive instruction in communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safety, effective work practices, and in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential electricity systems. Laboratory activities provide instruction in all phases of residential electrical wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to gain national industry certification through the NCCER training program.
WORK-BASED EXPERIENCE (CO-OP)
Grade: 12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 2
Prerequisites:
• Be at least 18 years old and classified as a Senior
• Must have signed instructor recommendation
• Must complete Electricity 2 with a grade of 85 or better
• Provide own transportation to and from work site -- MANDATORY
• Provide proof of personal health and accident insurance -- MANDATORY
Work-based learning is an opportunity for students that complete the Electricity program to gain work-based experience.