Electrician Training

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

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Kauai Community College (Kauai CC)

4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI

Kauai Community College, located in Lihue, Hawaii, is one of the ten institutions that comprise the University of Hawaii System of schools. The school provides a variety of programs and services, including job placement assistance for individuals seeking career training programs. The school Is dedicated to providing quality education for residents of its service area, and as a result is constantly reviewing facilities, programs and services to ensure that they meet and exceed the needs of current and future students.

Academics

Individuals attending Kauai Community College will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow students to pursue the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to four year institutions to continue their education. Career training programs provide education and skill development in high demand industries or fields with the purpose of preparing the student for long term employment upon completion of the program.

Programs offered:

• Accounting
• Carpentry
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Auto Mechanics Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Any person interested in attending KCC may do so by submitting a completed application, paying all fees, and submitting transcripts and test scores if available. The school's open enrollment policy requires that students be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma. Students may be required to take a placement exam for certain programs. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged.  Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kauai 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

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $71900

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

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $45180

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).