Electrician Training

The electrician program at New Mexico State University – Grants 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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New Mexico State University – Grants (NMSU-Grants)

1500 University Drive, Carlsbad, NM

Located at 1500 third St. Grants, NM, New Mexico State University Grants is one the branch campuses of NMSU along with Alamogorbo, Carlsbad and Dona Ana with Las Cruses as the main campus. The total facility of this campus is 79,197 square feet and it serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley Counties.

NMSU Grants provides diversity, option and flexibility in its academic services. It is recognized by the federal government as one of the few institutions considered as both Hispanic Serving (Title V) and Native American Serving (Title III) because of its socially diverse population.

This institution offers a complete Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, 17 Associate degrees and 14 Certificate programs and a GED program as preparation for college studies. Also offered at NMSU Grants are other Bachelor’s degree courses designed for students to obtain credits for a 4-year baccalaureate degree and Dual Credit program that gives opportunity for high school undergraduates to earn credits for both high school and college.

To meet the different educational needs of the students, there are online and evening classes conducted at NMSU Grants.Similarly, Student Success and Training Center is offered to support the students and enrich their learning experience. There are also organizations on campus that Grant students may opt to participate in including Associated Student Government, SkillsUSA and Native American Club.

Committed to providing accessible quality education, NMSU Grants maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio and affordable tuition. This institution is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools and Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Programs of Study http://grants.nmsu.edu/programs-of-study/

Tuition and Fees http://grants.nmsu.edu/business-office/tuition-and-fees/

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New Mexico State University – Grants has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).