Charlotte Technical College

• NCCER CORE
• NCCER Level 1 Electrical
• HBI CORE
• OSHA 10

• 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

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.

Train for work as a Carpenter, Framer, Mason, Roofer, Cabinet Maker, Plumbing/Electrical/ HVAC Helper.  National mean hourly wage is $23.87 per hour, national mean annual salary is $49,650 per year

*Wage and salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2023