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Electrician Training
The electrician program at Gateway 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer electrician training.
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Gateway Technical College (FVTC)
1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI
Gateway Technical College, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has a student population of around 9,000. The Midwest school provides programs in a wide variety of subjects, including some of the following areas:
- Accounting
- Airline Pilot
- Applied Horticulture
- Automotive Engineering
- Secretarial Science
- Biotechnology
- Barbering
- CAD/CADD Drafting
- Carpentry
- Building and Property Maintenance
- Civil Engineering
- Business Administration
- Early Childhood Education/Teaching
- Diesel Mechanics
- Nursing
- Surgical Technology
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Sign Language Translation
The most popular study areas include engineering, the health professions, business management, security and protective services, and computer and information sciences.
The tuition rate for in-state students at the college is currently $122.20 per credit hour. Out-of-state students pay $183.30 per credit hour.
The Step Up program at the college provides career development assistance for students to map out their educational and employment goals. Students are also given details on STEM curriculums involving the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Step Up program encourages job readiness by providing resume writing assistance and programs that cover job interviewing skills. Placement assistance is offered as well.
The college, which is located at 3520 30th Avenue in Kenosha, can be contacted toll-free at 800-353-3151.
Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. FVTC has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Less Than One Year Certificate | 9 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 9 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
White | 8 |
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
Students who have completed the Electrician program at FVTC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Appleton, WI
- Total Employment: 660
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.52
- Average Annual Salary: $46840
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
- Appleton, WI
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.54
- Average Annual Salary: $42720
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students FVTC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To help students and alumni, Gateway Technical College may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work