Electrician Training

The electrician program at Martin 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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Martin Community College

100 Athletic St, Mars Hill, NC

Initially named as Martin Technical Institute, Martin Community College is a public comprehensive community college that serves the residents of Martin County, as well as some portions of Bertie and Washington Counties. 

Dedicated to building better futures, MCC provides quality and affordable higher education and training. This college assists students in obtaining the necessary skills for a career, enhancing their competence and gaining initial credits for a four-year degree with the curriculum and continuing education programs. All these are offered in response to the diverse and changing needs of the community. 

Selected programs are offered at the convenience of the students who have part-time or full-time work through distance learning. Moreover, under the Continuing Education program are firefighting, law enforcement, basic skills, and emergency medical services training.

As an institution that has demonstrated strong leadership, constant improvement in programs and services and institutional development, MCC is selected as one of the eight community colleges recognized as "Leader College" by Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count in 2010. Similarly, this college also ranked among the top community colleges of the nation published in the Washington Monthly magazine.

MCC also fosters an environment for social interaction and networking to enrich the students’ academic experience. Support services, several clubs and associations such as Phi Theta Kappa honor society (Alpha Chi Gamma chapter), Alpha Beta Gamma business honor society (Kappa Eta chapter), MCC Student Government Association can be found on campus, as well as numerous exciting events and activities designed for all students.

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Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $40320

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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $34940

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).