Electrical Trades

An Overview of the Electrical Trades Program

Advances in technology and increasing demand for both renewable and conventional electrical power make the work of an electrician more dynamic, more interesting and much more diverse than many other professions. Technology provides society new electrical systems daily, the challenge for electricians is to master these new advances in technology so the customer enjoys a safe, secure and reliable system.

Virtually every structure has some form of an installed electrical system. Structures employing electrical systems can be broadly defined into four categories – Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional. While the skill set necessary to install and maintain these different systems is varied, foundational knowledge of the characteristics of electricity and basic circuitry are a common underpinning for all of these systems.

Pre-apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs provide both the hands-on skills and the technical classroom related knowledge required to find success in this dynamic, exciting profession. The career path for a highly skilled electrician is paved on the bedrock of Pre-apprenticeship.

Career Opportunities

Industrial Electrician
Commercial Electrician
Inside Wireman
Outside Linemen
Electrical Installer Technician

Career Skills Developed

Application of mathematical principles to elementary electrical problems
Wiring applications including installation, safety, and on-the-job activities
Students will be introduced to apprentice responsibilities, industry structure, and basic electrical safety
Fundamentals of DC circuits and theory

Program Highlights

Early job placement opportunity during second semester of senior year
Mentoring opportunities
Internship opportunities (opportunity to learn through a paid internship the summer after their junior year and throughout their senior year)
Apprenticeship opportunities

Curriculum Plan

Additional Features

Students have the opportunity to earn their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification.
Students will participate in SkillsUSA, a student leadership organization, which is part of the curriculum.
Students who successfully complete the two-year Electrical Trades program may receive advanced college credits through agreements with some of Ohio's community colleges, including Columbus State Community College.

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Electrical Trades Students Take Part in Electrical Trades Center Workshop

Students from the Electrical Trades Program recently attended workshops at the Electical Trades Center of Central Ohio located in Columbus, Ohio. Students were able to learn from professionals and work together with hands-on activities that will prove valuable in their continuation of the program.

South-Western City School District Career Tech

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