Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 369570
- Phone: (714) 628-4900
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
53%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
36:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Electrician Training
The electrician program at Santiago Canyon 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 California colleges that offer electrician training.
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Santiago Canyon College
8045 E Chapman, Orange, CA
History
Santiago Canyon College was originally the Orange Campus branch of the nearby Santa Ana College opened in 1985. Due to increased enrollment and demand the school changed its name in 1997 and became independent. Santiago Canyon College is became accredited in 2000 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and operates as part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. SCC is a 2 year institution offering vocational, transfer and associate programs to the community. The school has seen steady expansion since its inception, including new buildings and renovations.
Academics
Santiago Community College's goal is to provide a quality education to its students, to assist them in learning to think critically, and to provide them an environment with which to develop and grow as people. SCC offers a diverse selection of programs to suit the needs of students and also provides distance learning opportunities to further aid students.
Some programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Santiago Canyon College must apply online, provide transcripts and take a placement exam. If the applicant has taken Math or English courses at the college level prior, he or she may submit transcripts to be exempt. Once the application is completed students must register online for their classes. Students pursuing financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and can further discuss possible aid rewards and tuition payments at the financial aid office on campus.
Extracurricular Activities
Santiago Canyon College offers students plenty of extracurricular activities, from clubs to sports, there is always something to capture the interest of students.
Some clubs on campus:
- Anthropological Society
- Chess Club
- French Club
- Philosophical Society
- S.A.F.A.R.I.
- Buddhists for Peace
The Santiago Canyon College Hawks participate in a number of sports through the California Community College Athletics Association.
Sports programs:
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Soft Ball
- Track and Field
- Golf
Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santiago Canyon College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Less Than One Year Certificate | 51 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 50 |
Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 13 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 32 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Unknown | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Electrician program at Santiago Canyon College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Santiago Canyon College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Santiago Canyon College may provide services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball