Electrician Training

The electrician program at Navajo Technical 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 New Mexico colleges that offer electrician training.

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Navajo Technical College (Navajo Tech)

525 Buena Vista Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM

The Navajo Technical College provides a hands-on working environment for individuals wishing to learn vocational skills. Located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, NTC was founded by the Navajo nation to provide quality technical and vocational education to its population. The school works toward instilling and reaffirming Navajo cultural identity by providing language and history courses as part of the curriculum.

Academics

The Navajo Technical College offers certificate, diploma and degree programs for aspiring students. The programs have various lengths and focuses depending on the educational needs of the student. Transfer to four year institutions is possible, and all programs will prepare students to work by providing them the skills they need to succeed.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Environmental and Nature Science
• Early Childhood Multicultural Education
• Information Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid

Navajo Technical College has an open enrollment policy, though it requires proof of Native American heritage for students claiming ancestry. Additionally, students must provide high school transcripts or official GED scores along with any post-secondary transcripts.

A variety of financial aid options are available. To determine eligibility and awards, students should visit the financial aid office as well as complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

Athletic programs offered:

• Archery
• Cross Country
• Rodeo
• Basketball

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Navajo Tech offers a less than two-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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $44240

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $36520

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).