Electrician

Electrician Program

The Electrical Program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled electricians across the region while providing students with a clear pathway to careers as a Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Electrician.

 

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Electrician

1500 Clock Hour Certificate Program

The program equips students with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for success in the electrical trade. Starting with foundational coursework as an Electrician Helper, students can build their skills toward working as a Residential Electrician and then advance into Commercial and Industrial Electrician training.

 

You can attend Full Time, Part Time, or as Dual Enrollment for high school students. See Admission Requirements below to learn how to get started.

 

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NFC Students

  1. Demonstrates proficiency in the elements of:

  2. Basic Direct-Current (DC) electrical-circuit skills.

  3. Alternating Current (AC) circuit skills, and Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) motors.

  4. Residential wiring and wiring systems.

  5. Commercial and industrial wiring.

  6. Specialized electrical skills

  7. Electrical and electronic control circuits and equipment.

  8. Apply analytical and trouble shooting skills related to electrical principles.

  9. Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.

  10. Health, safety, and environmental compliance

 

  • Submit an application for admission with payment of the $20 non-refundable fee to the NFC Office of Admissions.
  • Submit official, sealed transcripts from your high school/GED and all previously or currently enrolled colleges to the NFC Office of Admissions. Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent, unless dual enrolled.
  • Dual Enrolled students must have approval from the high school principal and meet dual enrollment criteria. Students must at least 16 years of age.
  • Complete a basic skills assessment within the first six (6) weeks of admission into the program and achieve the required minimum basic skills levels of Reading 9.0, Language 9.0, and Mathematics 10.0 prior to program completion. Exemptions from basic skills requirements will be evaluated by the Office of Enrollment Services and the program advisor. Students not meeting basic skills requirements may not be awarded a certificate of completion.

  1. Electrical Service Technician

  2. Smart Home/Alarm/Security Installer

  3. Data Cable/Fire Alarm/Electrical Systems Installer

  4. Plant/Industrial Maintenance Electrician

  5. And More!