Electrician Training

The electrician program at Oglala Lakota 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 South Dakota colleges that offer electrician training.

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Oglala Lakota College (NSU)

1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD

Oglala Lakota College, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Kyle, SD, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. As a tribal college, the school's primary goal is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its students. Nearly 1,800 students enroll at Oglala Lakota College annually.

Areas of study offered at Oglala Lakota College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $2,600 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,300 per year. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.olc.edu to see additional information.

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).