Electrical Technician
What is an Electrician?
A career as an electrician involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems that power homes, buildings, and equipment. Electricians work with wires, outlets, circuit breakers, and lighting systems to make sure electricity flows safely and correctly. They read blueprints and follow safety rules to prevent electrical hazards. Electricians may work on new construction projects, fix electrical problems in existing buildings, or maintain power systems in businesses and factories. This career requires strong problem-solving skills and careful attention to safety. Electricians play an important role because they help keep lights, appliances, and technology working in our everyday lives.
What do students in the Electrical Technician program at JRTI do?
Install and troubleshoot residential and commercial electrical circuits, run wiring, cut and bend conduit, test circuits, install breaker boxes and lighting fixtures. Students learn to install residential and commercial receptacles, lighting circuits, electrical services, and EMT PVC RIGID and MC CONDUIT. They calculate current, resistance, voltage, and impedance using Ohm’s law. Completers are eligible to test for their WV Electrical Journeyman’s license.
Activities
If you’re interested in learning more about the skills used in Electrical Technician, download the activities listed in the course materials. These activities are not required to complete this course but may be used by your teacher as an assignment.
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