Electrician Training

The electrician program at Durham Technical 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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Durham Technical Community College

103 Allen Bldg, Durham, NC

About
Durham Technical Community College, located in Durham, North Carolina, was founded in 1961 and was originally Durham Industrial Technical Institute. Within four years the school changed its name to Durham Technical Institute to as the focus and offerings of the school expanded. The name was again changed in 1986 when the school was approved to offer university transfer programs, resulting in the name it has today. The school is one of the charter members of the North Carolina Community College System which oversees operations of all two year public institutions in the state.

Academics
Durham Technical Community College offers a number of programs that serve the needs of its current and future students. Career and technical programs allow students to pursue an education in an industry or field, receiving training and skill development that allows for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Academic transfer programs mirror the first two years of a four year program, followed by having the student transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Medical Assisting
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individual interested in enrolling at DTCC may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all fees. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma, and should supply transcripts and SAT or ACT scores if possible. Meeting a counselor prior to registration is also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined through the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Durham Technical Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

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

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 740
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $41520

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

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $30000

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).