Electrician Training

The electrician program at Augusta 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 Georgia colleges that offer electrician training.

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Augusta Technical College (CAU)

223 James P Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA

About
Augusta Technical College, located in Augusta, Georgia, was founded in 1961 when it was known as Augusta Area Technical Vocational School. The school merged with Richmond Technical school five years later, then expanded its offerings over the next two decades, becoming Augusta Technical Institute in 1987. By 2000 the school had grown again, requiring a name change to better reflect its role in the community  and its offerings, taking its current name. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to residents of its service area and students from afar, providing an atmosphere of growth and success while preparing individuals for profitable and successful career. The school is open to any student wishing to enroll regardless of race, religion, gender or any other factor. The mission of equal opportunity is very much a part of the school's overall mission, as it allows any individual seeking personal betterment to participate without discrimination.

Academics
Augusta Technical College offers a number of programs that result in a certificate or associate degree. These programs provide students the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities necessary to operate as professionals in the workplace of their chosen field. Offerings are representative of community needs and typically high demand fields. The school provides excellent resources, ensuring that the students are competent, capable, and able to serve their community and meet the demands for professional employment in growing and high demand fields. Programs take between one and two years to complete and allow students to seek employment immediately unless their chosen profession requires licensure or certification prior to employment.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Criminal Justice
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institutions, any student wishing to enroll at Augusta Technical College will be admitted upon completion and submission of the application for admission, as well as provide all relevant transcripts and information. Most programs require the applicant to also have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students may be asked to take an assessment exam for basic skills prior to registration to determine which courses they will enroll in. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine curriculum and program enrollment as well as participate in student orientation to prepare them for student life and activity on campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information resulting from which will be used to determine a student's financial need, family assistance, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information by the school in order to verify the accuracy of their FAFSA as part of new federal regulations governing financial aid programs. Students must reapply for aid prior to each academic year as financial circumstances may change yearly.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Augusta Technical College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $46240

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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $38480

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).