Electrician Program Overview
SCIT's General Electrician Program is State of California approved for the entire general electrician curriculum. Theory and practical application to install, repair, alter and maintain residential, commercial and industrial electrical systems are emphasized through hands-on instruction in SCIT's Electrical and PLC labs.
Program Length: 7 Months
Course Times: Morning & Evening Courses Available (M-Th)
Diploma Title: General Electrician
Credits: 57.5
Additional Program Highlights
Solar Installation Seminars: Available to all SCIT Electrician Students
- California Approved "Whole General Electrician" Curriculum
- Financial Aid Available for those who qualify
- Industry Experienced Faculty
- Heavy Hands-on Training
- Industry Simulating Lab Facilities
Degree Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrician program may be able to pursue an accelerated Electrical Engineering Degree (BSEE) at SCIT. A BSEE degree may reduce the amount of work experience that the State of California requires for those seeking to take the C-10 Electrical Contractor Licensing exam. Degree courses are offered in the evening to provide flexibility for students who work during the day.
Electrician Course Topics
SCIT's electrician program includes training courses structured around the curriculum standards adopted by the Electrician Certification Curriculum Committee. Course topics and categories include, but are not limited to:
Electric Fundamentals & NEC Code Wiring
- Voltage, Current & Circuitry Components
- Power Use & Dissipation
- Transformers & Test Equipment
- OSHA Jobsite Safety
- Electric Hand/Power Tools
- Residential/Commercial Wiring Based on NEC Code
- Panelboards & Switchgear Installation
- Electrical Blueprints
- Over-current Devices & Grounding Systems
Electric Motor Control
- AC, DC, Dual Voltage Repulsion, 3-phase & Asynchronous Motors
- Start-Stop Control & Selector Switches
- Generators & Power Supplies
- Power Distribution, Emergency Systems and Transformer Functions
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Ladder Logic Programming Using RSLogix
- Input/Output (IO) Functions
- Industrial Sensors & Input Devices
- PLC Simulation Projects such as Traffic Light Controls
SCIT Electrical Program Labs
The electrician program uses a host of industry simulating lab facilities to train students through hands-on instruction to install, repair and alter various electrical systems. The labs are continuously updated with tools and devices used in practice. Equipment & devices used in the labs include, but are not limited to:
- Over 70 Industrial Grade Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Over 70 Electrical Wiring Stations simulating real-world jobsites
- Several Miles of Copper Wiring and multiple Electrical Hand/Power Tools
- Over 200 Electrical Motors & Relays/Switchgears
- Over 50 Computer Stations equipped RSLogix for programming PLCs
- Many other industrial devices used for interfacing electrical components and control systems
Featured SCIT Instructional Labs
Electrical Wiring Lab
Wire up electrical devices used in residential and commercial buildings. All projects are precisely tested and inspected according to the codes.
Electric Motor Control Lab
Install & troubleshoot electic motor systems including 3-wire control, control relays, multiple stops/starts, sequential starts, simultaneous starts, electrical interlocks, and more.
PLC Lab
Program ladder logic code and upload to PLC units to run simulated automation projects such as Traffic Light Control, Garage Control, Batch & Silo Operation, and more.We respect your privacy. Requests for information are sent directly to SCIT's Admissions Department. Your information will not be provided to any third party colleges or businesses.