“This is a great four-year program that ensures you’re equipped to be a successful electrician.” - Gavin L.
Course Description:
4 Year Program
Electricians install, maintain, and repair new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial structures. After completion of coursework and on-the-job training, electrical apprentices are eligible to take the State of Michigan journey-level assessment and obtain an electrical license.
AVERAGE INCOME: $34.50/HOUR (upon completion of training)
Course Details:
Dates: August 26, 2024 - May 6, 2025
Winter Start: January 6, 2025 to August 14, 2025
Days: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
*salaries according to Michigan Civil Service Commission
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INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION – CORE
OSHA 10 Construction
Build Your Future in Construction
Basic Safety
Introduction to Construction Math
Introduction to Hand Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Construction Drawings
Introduction to Basic Rigging
Basic Communication Skills
Basic Employability Skills
Introduction to Materials Handling
ELECTRICAL – LEVEL 1
Orientation To the Electrical Trade
Electrical Safety
Introduction To Electrical Circuits
Electrical Theory
Introduction to the National Electrical Code
Device Boxes
Hand Bending
Raceways and Fittings
Conductors and Cables
Basic Electrical Construction Drawings
Residential Electrical Services
Electrical Test Equipment
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ELECTRICAL – LEVEL 2
Alternating Current
Motors: Theory and Application
Electric Lighting
Conduit Bending
Pull and Junction Boxes
Conductor Installations
Cable Tray
Conductor Terminations and Splices
Grounding and Bonding
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts
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ELECTRICAL – LEVEL 3
Load Calculations – Branch Feeders and Circuits
Conductor Selection and Calculations
Practical Application of Lighting
Hazardous Locations
Overcurrent Protection
Distribution Equipment
Transformers
Commercial Electrical Services
Motor Calculations
Voice, Data and Video
Motor Controls
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ELECTRICAL – LEVEL 4
Load Calculations – Feeders and Services
Health Care Facilities
Standby and Emergency Systems
Basic Electronic Theory
Fire Alarm Systems
Specialty Transformers
Advanced Controls
HVAC Controls
Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection
Motor Operation and Maintenance
Medium Voltage Terminations/Splices
Special Locations
Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
Course Curriculum
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