Electrician Training

The electrician program at Rosedale Technical Institute 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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Rosedale Technical Institute

6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA

Rosedale Technical Institute is a two year career school, which provides high quality education and training for its students in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Over the previous several years Rosedale Technical Institute awarded degrees to over 190 students with more than 52% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Rosedale Technical Institute offers several programs to choose from. The more popular programs are shown below:

• Auto Mechanic
• Diesel Mechanic
• Electrician

To help students and alumni succeed, Rosedale Technical Institute may provide some services to students including:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges has accredited the program courses of Rosedale Technical Institute for over forty straight years. Please visit rosedaletech.org 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. Rosedale Technical Institute has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).