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Charlotte Technical College

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Electricity

Electricity

 

Next Start Date: August 2025

 

Electricity is a multi-year program for 10th-12th graders. Students learn to operate and maintain tools and accessories used in the electrical industry, read and interpret electric codes, and demonstrate knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits. Students also gain understanding of planning, management, finance, labor, community, health, safety, and environmental issues. Experienced instructors teach safe and efficient work practices while preparing students for a career as an Electrician Helper, Residential Electrician, or Commercial Electrician.

    • NCCER Level 1 NCCER010
    • NCCER Level 2 NCCER038
    • NCCER Level 3 NCCER039
    • NCCER Level 4 NCCER040
    • rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders only, min. 2.0 GPA, good attendance and behavior record
    • 8 credits (satisfies the Practical Arts credit required for graduation)

  • Federal CIP Code: 47-2111.0

    Year 1

    Electrician Helper 

    BCV0603 

    300 hours 

    2 credits 

    Year 2

    Residential Electrician 

    BCV0640 

    450 hours 

    3 credits 

    Year 3

    Commercial Electrician 

    BCV0652 

    450 hours  

    3 credits 

  • High School Application Process

    • Complete the CTC High School Application online in the spring.
    • Let your high school counselor know that you applied to CTC.
    • Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance will be emailed.
    • Attend mandatory Orientation at the CTC campus with a parent or guardian.
  • After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

    1. Explain the importance of health, safety, environmental stewardship and related regulatory compliance.
    2. Identify, use and maintain the tools and accessories used in the electrical industry.
    3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic Direct-Current (DC) electrical-circuit skills.
    4. Apply mathematics knowledge and skills to electricity.
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of basic electricity.
    6. Read and interpret basic electric codes.
    7. Apply further mathematics knowledge and skills to electricity.
    8. Demonstrate further understanding of electricity.
    9. Demonstrate analytical and troubleshooting skills related to electrical principles.  
    10. Demonstrate proficiency in electrical math problems and skills.
    11. Demonstrate an understanding of Alternating Current (AC) circuit skills.
    12. Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
    13. Install residential wiring.
    14. Install residential wiring systems.
    15. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial wiring.
    16. Demonstrate specialized electrical skills.
  • A close-up of a circuit board with wires and components, including a multimeter and a small LED light.
  • A close-up of a plastic storage box filled with various electrical connectors, including red, blue, and yellow wire terminals, white cable clamps, and red heat shrink tubing.
  • A worker wearing a yellow hard hat and safety gloves works on electrical wiring.
  • A close-up of an electrical multimeter, wires, and pliers, suggesting an electrical project or repair.