Electrician Training

The electrician program at Umpqua 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 Oregon colleges that offer electrician training.

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Umpqua Community College

650 College Blvd, Ontario, OR

Umpqua Community College, located in Roseburg, Oregon, was founded in 1964 through the recommendation of a committee formed by the American Association of University Women to establish a community college in Douglas County. The agreement made resulted in the establishment of the school through the cooperation of what is now Southern Oregon University and the Oregon University System. Though classes were offered beginning in 1961, the school was formally given a college district in 1964 through voter approval. Today the school continues to grow and expand and is currently constructing a multimillion dollar viticulture facility.

Academics

Umpqua Community College offers students variety of options that allow for the fulfillment of personal or professional goals. Academic transfer programs provide students with a curriculum that fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to a four year institution. Career training programs prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce upon completing a two year study in their chosen high demand field, allowing for long term employment as a qualified professional. Additionally, adults may choose to pursue continuing education or adult education courses in order to fulfill employment or licensure requirements, or to complete one's education.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Communications
• Nursing
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Any individual who wishes to enroll at UCC may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all associated fees. Students must be at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of transcripts and test scores is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor prior to registration and participation in new student orientation. Financial aid is available as loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

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).