Electrical Technician

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Electrical Technician, Electrical Technician Program, Electrician Program

This highly specialized career field is in high-demand and in great need of skilled Electrical Technicians to handle the never-ending workload of the industry. Electrical Technicians possess a basic knowledge of electron theory, series, parallel and combination circuits, and will learn the fundamentals of electrical work through our program. Located on our Gainesville campus, the Electrical Technician program at NCTC will train students in motor controls, wiring techniques, and National Electrical Code. Our professors are trained industry professionals who are well-respected and qualified in the electrical field, and offer a deep understanding of the work at hand.

NCTC’s Electrical Technician program gives you the skills necessary to begin a career as an apprentice electrician immediately following graduation. The skills acquired in our program will broaden the job opportunities for you as an electrician or in other industrial applications. The Electrical Technician Program at NCTC is an Approved Electrician Apprenticeship Program with the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR), and is why our program is so highly rated throughout the state of Texas.

Electrical Technician Degrees & Certificates

This career field is ideal for those interested in making a living without the need for a 4-year university degree. In just two years, you may earn a Level 1 Certificate, which prepares you for a position as an apprentice electrician. With a combination of online, hybrid and in-person courses on our Gainesville campus, you will learn all about control systems and their application in an industrial environment. This is the first step to a journeyman and a master electrician license. The Electrical Technician Workforce Certificate also constitutes the second semester of the Industrial Mechatronics Certificate and AAS degree.

From the Fundamentals of Electricity, to Motors and Transformers, to Electrical Safety Protocols, and beyond, you will garner the knowledge needed to rise to the top of your career field and ultimately mentor those around you to become better performing Electricians.

Electrical Technician Certificate

This certificate can be completed with a combination of online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes. The program is designed to be completed in one semester, or 16 weeks and consists of the following course of study.

Certificate Requirements