Electrician Training

The electrician program at Pennco Tech – Bristol 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer electrician training.

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Pennco Tech – Bristol

242 Oak Spring Road, Washington, PA

Pennco Tech - Bristol is a 2-year private career school, which provides training and education opportunities for its students. Over the past several years Pennco Tech - Bristol has granted degrees to over 810 students with a graduation rate of more than 83%. Pennco Tech campus in Bristol offers several programs to pick from. The more popular programs are shown below:

• Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Electrician
• Auto Mechanic
• Medical Administration

To support students and graduates, Pennco Tech - Bristol may offer services like:

• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work
• Child care

The last reported accreditation for Pennco Tech - Bristol was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennco Tech – Bristol 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $55090

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $43380

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).