At Texas Careers, our Electrical Technician Diploma program can prepare you for a rewarding career with a positive future. We offer hands-on training in basic electricity fundamentals, including wiring and currents. In addition, our program provides instruction in specialized areas such as motors, motor control circuits, and transformer installations. Students who successfully graduate from this program can pursue electrical technician positions in construction projects, commercial maintenance, restoration projects, and a broad range of other industries.
As the economy grows and new technologies are developed, the need for skilled electrical technicians is expected to increase. Buildings need to accommodate the increased use of computers and telecommunications equipment; factories require wiring installations and maintenance for automated manufacturing systems; and older buildings need to be brought up to existing electrical codes. All of these needs serve to increase job opportunities for trained electrical technicians.
Our Electrical Technician Diploma program can help you develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully seek a career as an electrical technician. Program courses include:
- Basic Electricity
- Commercial Code Requirements
- Circuit Calculations and Installation
- Transformers and Polyphase
- Control Devices and Circuits
By earning a diploma from our electrical technician program, you can seek entry-level employment as an electrical technician in a variety of areas including:
- Building construction and design
- General building construction
- Commercial and residential construction
- Construction equipment and supply
- Hobby and model construction supplies
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.
† However, the School cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.