Electrician Training

The electrician program at Tidewater 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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Tidewater Community College (TNCC)

99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA

Tidewater Community College (TCC) in the Hampton Roads region of Norfolk, Virginia is a fast growing two-year college that offers Associate's Degrees, as well as an affordable way for students wishing to transfer to a four-year university to earn their general education credits toward a bachelor's degree.  Additionally, TCC offers professional training programs, some of which have been developed in partnership with local area businesses and government agencies.  TCC is the largest provider of workforce training services in the area.

TCC is ranked in the top 5 community colleges in the nation for its delivery of technology, and has been recognized for effectively incorporating technology advances into its teaching and learning process. TCC offers online and tele-classes in addition to its campus-based classes.

History

Tidewater Community College was founded in 1968.  It is part of the Virginia Community College System.

Academics

Tidewater Community College follows the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

The programs, study plans and degrees offered at TCC include:

• Career and Technical Plans
• College Transfer Plans
• Associate of Arts
• Associate of Science
• Associate of Applied Arts
• Associate of Applied Science
• Career Studies Programs
• Certificate Programs
• International Programs
• Fire Science
• Registered Nursing
• Health Professions
• Health Information Technology
• Information Systems Technology
• Teacher Preparation
• Tech Prep
• UVA Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Veterinary Technology
• Distance Learning

Student Life

TCC's Student Activities Office has information about student events, activities and resources.  There are many student clubs and organizations available at TCC, and students can also become involved in student government.  The Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, is quite active at TCC. The student newspaper, The TCC Times, offers information about campus events and sports.

Athletics

The TCC athletics teams, the "Storms" or "Lady Storms," compete in some intercollegiate sports and include men's basketball and soccer, and women's basketball.

Satellite Campuses

Tidewater Community College has four campuses, which are in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth/Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Additionally, the college has regional centers as follows:

• Center for Visual Arts, Portsmouth
• Center for Performing Arts, Norfolk
• Center for Advanced Technology, Virginia Beach
• Center for Automotive, Chesapeake

Community Life

TCC offers many events that are open to the public from the surrounding communities, including productions from the TCC Visual Arts Center.  There is a Literary Festival in the spring, and the TCC campus supports events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September/October) and Black History Month (February).

TCC partners with organizations in the community to provide services such as the Advanced Technology Center, the Child Development Lab, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tidewater Community College has offered the following degree 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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $47670

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $43590

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).