Electrical Technician
Electrical Technician is designed to train students in electrical code, electrical motors and the design and function of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. This program will introduce students to the National Electric Code and prepare them for the West Virginia State Apprentice license exam. Adults can apply for the Journeyman license exam upon program completion. Electrical Technician is now certified through NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).
In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in:
- SkillsUSA Club (America’s largest student co-curricular organization)—attending and participating in business-style meetings and competing in skill-related contests.
- Students also have the opportunity to join in with other students to raise funds for their various activities. Past events included Longaberger Basket Bingo, Buckwheat Festival, serving concessions at WVU functions.
Major Units of Study
Fundamentals of Electricity
Residential Writing
Industrial and Commercial Wiring
Integrated Electrical Lab
Blueprint Reading for Electricians
National Electric Code
Rotating Devices and Control Circuitry
Equipment/Tools Used
Pocket calculator
Pliers: linemans, needle nose and sidecut
Drills
Screwdrivers
Meter socket and breaker boxes
Disconnects: single phase and three phase
Conduit benders
Digital and analogue multimeters
Indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures
Clothing Required
Monongalia County School Policy/MTEC safety
Work clothes
Work shoes (no open-toe shoes are permitted)
Safety glasses (must be worn at all times in shop area)
Interests
If you have the following interests, this program may be for you:
- I like working indoors and outdoors
- I like working as a team member
- I like working with my hands
- I enjoy problem solving
- I take pride in my workmanship
Skills
If you have the following skills, this program may be for you:
- Like mechanical things and working with my hands
- Like to work on my own without people watching over me
- I like variety in the work I do, but I also enjoy the challenge of high production work
- I like to do things that require accuracy and concentration
- I take pride in seeing the final results of my work
- I can read technical material and follow detailed diagrams
- I think in a very logical way
- I have reasonably good math skills
- I work carefully and safely
- I can follow directions
- I work with my hands easily and skillfully