Electrical Technician Training
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Electrical Technician Training Program Details
Berks Technical Institute’s Electrical Technician program helps prepare you for an entry-level position in the residential and commercial Electrical field. We combine classroom-style education with hands-on learning to prepare you for what a career in Electrical will be like once you graduate. With enrollment starting on a rolling basis and programs that can be completed in 10 months, your dream career is in your near future! By the end of our program, you should be prepared to be a service technician capable of troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing residential and commercial electrical systems meeting the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) standards.*
Diploma: 50 Credit Hours, 10 Months. Allentown, & Wyomissing, PA.
*BTI does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by BTI but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to BTI. Therefore, BTI cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
SKILLS COVERED
Learn essential safety procedures, industry regulations, and electrical theory to work safely with wiring and circuits.
Gain hands-on experience with electrical circuits, controls, and motors.
Learn how to install, ground, troubleshoot, and maintain circuits.
Learn how to calculate electrical loads and implement proper overcurrent protection to prevent hazards.
Practice installing and troubleshooting electrical systems in various settings, including homes and businesses.
Learn to perform medium-voltage terminations and splices, preparing you for electrical work in residential and commercial locations.
What Does an Electrical Service Technician Do?
Still unsure if Electrical is the program for you? Let’s walk through some of the main tasks and day-to-day routine of what it looks like to be in the electrical field.
*BTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Preparation Duties
- Reading and following the National Electrical Code
- Determining the required equipment
- Selecting the necessary electrical method
- Preparing materials to meet project requirements
- Ensuring workplace safety and a safe working area
Electrical Duties
- Residential wiring and electrical testing
- Installation, grounding and maintenance
- Protect against overcurrent
- Installation of electrical circuits
- Maintenance on health care facilities, fire alarms, HVAC and special locations
This Program is Available At
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Industries:
Information Technology
Skilled Trades
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Industries:
Skilled Trades
What is NCCER?
Why is NCCER important to you?
Earning NCCER’s industry-recognized credentials means you, having undergone approved training, and have met the standards set by the NCCER. Your universally recognized credentials in your craft represent a national portability of your skills.
Additionally, NCCER manages credentialing and certification through its Registry System, which assists craft trainees and professionals by maintaining their records in a secure database.
NCCER also drives multiple initiatives to enhance career development and recruitment efforts for the industry, primarily through its Build Your Future initiative.
Why is NCCER important to employers?
Many organizations and companies track the qualifications of their craft professionals and possible new hires through NCCER’s Registry System. Those with NCCER credentials may be more desirable to potential employers.
Electrical Service Technician FAQs
Electrical technicians install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They work with wiring, circuits, and electrical controls to support safe and efficient operations.
Completing a postsecondary Electrical program can help you build the skills of an entry-level technician.
Training length depends on the program. At BTI, you can complete our electrical training program in as little as 10 months and be ready for entry-level jobs in the field.
Ready to Enroll?
Start moving your way to the career training you have been dreaming of with our hands-on programs at Berks Technical Institute. BTI is the perfect place to begin your journey in skills-based careers. Learn more about our programs or schedule a tour to visit our innovative learning labs and campus today.