Electrician Training

The electrician program at Halifax 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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Halifax Community College

601 E. Main Street, Jamestown, NC

About
Halifax Community College, located in Weldon, North Carolina, Began operation in 1967 as Halifax County Technical Institute. The school remained in its original location for 16 years, at which point it purchased land upon which a new campus was built. The school added a general studies program in 1971, and transfer programs in 1975 at which point it became comprehensive community college. The school changed its name to the current in 1976 and the new campus was formally dedicated in 1977. Since its inception the school has seen growth in enrollment, and as such has maintained a system of upgrade, renovation and addition in order to keep pace with students, technology and community needs.

Academics
As two year community college, HCC offers a variety of programs that result in a career and technical training or academic transfer. Career training programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce immediately after graduation as professionals. Such programs result in a certificate or associate degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at low cost, then transfer to a four year institution (particularly public universities and colleges in North Carolina) to complete a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• General Education
• Cosmetology
• Paralegal Technology
• Welding
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Halifax Community College must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age (depending on the program). As an open enrollment institution, students who meet this requirement will be admitted provided they supply transcripts and take a placement exam.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which provides the school with a student aid report used to determine eligibility and awards. Additional information may be requested by the school in order to secure accuracy and assist in the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Halifax Community College offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $42410

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $39960

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).