Electrician Training

The electrician program at Tri – State 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 Michigan colleges that offer electrician training.

Tri – State Institute

31522 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, MI

Tri - State Institute is now part of Fortis Institute.  TSI operates as a two-year private institution dedicated to providing a sound education for students located in and around Birmingham. In the previous year, over 410 students graduated. Tri - State Institute offers several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Health Management and Clinical Assistant
• Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Dental Assistant

To help support students, Fortis Institute and Tri - State Institute may offer student services like those listed below:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assistance to find work

Please visit fortis.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. Tri – State Institute 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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $66530

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $49540

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).