Electrician Training

The electrician program at Hawaii 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 Florida colleges that offer electrician training.

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Hawaii Community College (Hawaii CC)

7390 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL

The Hawaii Community College uniquely embraces the concept of traditional Kauhale – a Hawaiian village. With its mission to spread quality education and, at the same time, retaining  the traditions of the island, the Hawaii Community College  aims to promote success to the students by seeking excellence all throughout.

Also known as HawaiiCC, the Hawaii Community College was founded in 1941 and was first named as Hawaii Vocational School and started out teaching to produce highly skilled workforce. It was during 1970 when HawaiiCC started adding college degrees to their programs. Today, HawaiiCC teaches different degrees from different disciplines like agriculture, engineering, business, education, information technology and healthcare. The school also offers technical programs like culinary arts and carpentry to name a few.

The tuition fee rate is charged depending on the credit hours carried by the student. For Hawaiian residents, the tuition fee rate is $106 while non-residents incur more at $304. When it comes to transfer options, students from HawaiiCC can enjoy transferring to local schools without any difficulty as students can take advantage of the Hawaii Transfer Curriculum. On the other hand, for those who want to transfer to mainland US, the school has a transfer student agreement with Oregon State University where student’s units can be easily credited.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

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

• 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

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).