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Electrician

Program Type: Certificate in Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Program Duration: 8 months

Program Contact: Shawn Reed

Time: Day

Program overview

The Electrician Certificate is designed to introduce the students to the foundation theories that govern electricity. The students will become familiar with electrical codes, wiring, print reading, and perform electrical load calculations. Completion of this certificate prepares the student to be an entry-level electrician.

Entry Requirements

To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply safe work practices.
  • Demonstrate basic DC and AC theory applications.
  • Apply the National Electric Code to a residential/ industrial example.
  • Wire a residential/industrial example.