Electrician Training

The electrician program at Pennco Tech – Blackwood 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 New Jersey colleges that offer electrician training.

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Pennco Tech – Blackwood (PCCC)

One College Blvd, Paterson, NJ

Pennco Tech was established in 1973 to provide individuals with career training required to succeed. Pennco Tech operates two schools, one in Blackwood, New Jersey and the other in Bristol, Pennsylvania. The school works with individuals to develop a plan for the future and provides the educations, training and skills required to realize those plans. The school will also assist in job placement post-graduation, ensuring that students can have a jump start on their careers.

Pennco Tech offers nine programs in high demand fields:

• HVAC/R
• Automotive Body and Paint Technician
• Automotive Technology
• Electrician
• Administrative Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Plumbing and Heating Technology (Bristol Campus Only)
• Mechanical/CAD Drafting (Blackwood Campus Only)
• Diesel/Truck Technology (Blackwood Campus Only)

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in attending Pencco Tech should complete the online information request form. Financial aid is available and students interested should consult with the financial aid office.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PCCC 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $68570
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $73820

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $47450
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $48490

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).