Electrician Training

The electrician program at Southside Virginia 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 Virginia colleges that offer electrician training.

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Southside Virginia Community College (SVU)

1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA

Southside Virginia Community College, located in Alberta, Virginia, was founded in 1970 and is one of the 23 schools that comprise the Virginia Community College System.  The school serves 10 counties through campuses in Alberta and Keysville.

The school also operates the Southside Virginia Education Center, which provides additional education services to residents.  SVCC serves over 8000 students annually and operates on the semester system which is typically 15 weeks long.  It is open to all individuals, and is dedicated to providing the best education possible through a qualified staff and engaging programs, which are reviewed regularly to ensure they meet current standards and student needs.

Academics

Southside Virginia Community College offers a variety of programs designed to facilitate academic transfer or provide in depth career training. Academic transfer is achieved through the completion of the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to finish the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Students applying to Virginia public institutions will have ease of transfer through agreements that guarantee admission if certain academic prerequisites are met. Transfer to out of state or private schools will require the student to requirements of the individual school to be considered for admission, and as a result should consult a counselor and research his or her desired schools prior to applying.

Career training programs prepare students for a career in a chosen area of study. Enrolled students will be able to enter the workforce as professionals upon completion of their program, having been through the necessary courses, which include study in theory, practice, application and methodology. Practical experience is gained through controlled and supervised settings that allow for error and growth. A program takes between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree which assists graduates in seeking employment at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• General Studies
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Education

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College may do so through the school's open enrollment policy which only requires the applicant to be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or GED. Those who meet the minimum requirements need to submit a completed application and pay all fees prior to the start of classes in order to be enroll.

Student are also asked to supply previous transcripts and standardized test scores if possible or available, the information from which may be used to substitute the required placement exam. A visit to a counselor and participation in new student orientation are also encouraged.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the financial aid office to construct a aid plan that is based on the student's need and aid program eligibility. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

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).