Electrician Training

The electrician program at ITI Technical College prepares students for careers as electrical contractors, inspectors, estimators, project managers, electricians, linemen, and wiremen. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical apparatus and systems. Program courses include: principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer electrician training.

ITI Technical College

1141 Shreveport Barksdale Highway, Shreveport, LA

ITI Technical College operates as a private career college, which provides a great education environment for its students located in and around Baton Rouge. Over the past several years ITI Technical College granted degrees to more than 440 students with about 82% of students who start the program continue it to completion. ITI Technical College offers several great programs to pick from. Below is a list of the more popular programs being offered:

• Instrumentation Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Information Science Studies

To support students and graduates, ITI Technical College may provide student services including:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Please visit iticollege.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ITI Technical College offers a less than two-year award program in electrician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Electricians

Description

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electricians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
  • Total Employment: 840
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $42770

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Description

Install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, security and fire alarm systems installers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $32910

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Description

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, signal and track switch repairers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).