ELECTRICAL TRADES
Instructor: Tim Bartek
Course Description
Graduates from the Electrical Trades program
have many career choices that utilize their basic knowledge.
Students learn basic electricity, then move on to residential, commercial, and
industrial wiring.
Students are trained in blueprint reading and extensive circuitry development. The second year of the program is devoted to the knowledge and implementation of the National Electrical Code. The third year is devoted to construction techniques in an actual new home construction project.
The newest area to be added to the curriculum is home automation and networking. Traditional phone line installations have been replaced by Category 5 and above network cabling. New homes are being built with audio, video, and voice capabilities pre-installed throughout the house. Graduates of this program receive the training required to stay current in this fast-paced area of new technology.
Prerequisites: Applied Math/Algebra, Good reading skills, Good attendance and attitude
Appropriate Occupations
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Residential Wiring
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Commercial Wiring
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Service work
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Electrical-Industrial Maintenance
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Construction-Supply
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Electrical Distributors
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Motor Repair
Job Outlook
In the Altoona area, the job placement
has been very good. In addition, the demand for electricians is very good
in other parts of the country.
Further Education Opportunities
Many of the students from this program go on to a trade
school or a two- or four-year college in the electrical field. Many of the trade
schools will give credits for the work covered at the Greater Altoona Career and
Technology Center. This saves the student both time and money.
This program also available to adults.
See Intergenerational Programs