Electrician Training

The electrician program at Beaufort County Community 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 North Carolina colleges that offer electrician training.

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Beaufort County Community College

200 E. ACC Drive, Wilson, NC

Beaufort County Community College is located in Washington, North Carolina and serves the residents of Beaufort County. Originally a nursing a program formed in 1949, BCCC became a community college in 1979 and has been serving the community as one ever since. BCCC is dedicated to providing quality education and training to its students. BCCC offers services to local businesses to promote economic development, promotes training and retraining of individuals who wish to enter the workforce, and maintains a positive learning environment for all its students.

Academics

Beaufort offers certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees for a wide variety of programs. Students can pursue transfers, or become prepared for skilled labor depending on the program they choose and the career path they want to follow.

Programs offered include:

• Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Business Administration
• Automotive Technology
• Computer Programming

Admissions and Financial Aid

Those wishing to attend BCCC must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), must submit a completed application to the admissions office, have all high school and college transcripts submitted, must take a placement exam, and meet with a counselor or advisor prior to enrollment. Those enrolling in diploma or certificate program do not need to meet the GED or high school diploma requirement.

BCCC offers financial aid assistance for students. Interested students should visit the financial aid office and speak with a counselor in order to best determine how and which forms of aid will assist the student.

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

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

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).