Electrical Technology, General Electrician Trainee Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Electrical Technology - General Electrician Trainee track of the Certificate of Achievement program, the student demonstrates knowledge and skills of the electrical industry in the capacity of a beginning electrician, preferably as an indentured electrical apprentice where the students compare, contrast, and apply basic electrical theory and other major portions of the electrical field. Training and skills demonstrated by the student in this program are crucial to safe entry into electrical apprenticeships and trainee positions in the electrical field. This program aligns with the required courses by the State of California in order to complete the General Electrician Trainee coursework as a career pathway to becoming a Journeyman General Electrician in residential, commercial, and industrial construction and maintenance of electrical systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for employment as an entry-level Electrician or Electrical Technician. The student demonstrates the understanding of electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, safety, code requirements, and components that make up the electrical distribution system.
2. Student demonstrates the knowledge of safety practices required for installations and repairs of electrical wiring.