Electrician Training

The electrician program at Hibbing Community College – A Technical and 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 Minnesota colleges that offer electrician training.

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Hibbing Community College – A Technical and Community College

9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN

About
Hibbing Community College, located in Hibbing, Minnesota, was founded in 1996 through the merger of Hibbing Community College and Range Technical College - Hibbing. The school is a member of the Minnesota State College and Universities System which operates schools that date back to 1916 and are among the first two year post-secondary institutions in the United States. The school has a long history of meeting needs of residents, growing in size and offerings, and through its changes and mergers, expanding its campus, enrollment and programs.

Academics
Hibbing Community College offers a variety of programs that provide students the opportunity to pursue various goals and interests. Students may choose to pursue academic transfer through the completion of the first two years of a four year education at HCC, followed by applying for transfer to a colleges and universities to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. Schools within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System will be easier to transfer to through agreements between member schools.. Career and technical programs provide education in a specific field and prepare students for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional in a high demand field. These programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Dental Assistant
• Automotive Technician
• Nursing
• Culinary Arts
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
Hibbing Community College (HCC) is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any student to enter completing an application for admission and paying all accrued fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.  Participation in student orientation and meeting with a counselor to discuss goals and curriculum are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), used by the school to determine financial aid awards for students.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hibbing Community College – A Technical and Community College offers a less than four-year award 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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $62920

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $50020

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).