Electrical Trades
Instructor: James Buck
Teacher Assistant: Frankie Caswell
Teacher Assistant: Maureen Krocke
315-589-2664
Program Goal: The purpose of the Electrical Trades program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in the various electrical trades.
Curriculum: Throughout the program, students gain daily practical experience working with residential, commercial and industrial wiring. In addition, the students will have the opportunity to become a Network Cabling Specialist. Students explore renewable energy technologies.
Curriculum Areas/Units of Study:
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical Theory
- Introduction to Electrical Code
- Wiring Methods
- Motors/Transformers
- Blueprint Reading and Sketching
- Intro to Solar, Wind
- (Commercial and Residential Installation)
- OSHA 10 Certification – Construction
- Cat-5 Wiring Certification
- Fiber Optic Certification
- Forklift Certification
Articulation Agreements: Lincoln Educational Services 5/6/2019 (ET 102: Electric Theory I, ET 103A: Electric Theory II, ET 108A: Blueprint Reading); SUNY Delhi (ECMT130: Electrical Laboratory I)
Job Outlook (US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook-2018):