Electrical Technology - Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)

Program Description

CTECS Electrical program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power, and DC and AC motors, controls and electrical distribution panels. Low voltage wiring including CAT 6 is taught and practiced, along with instruction and use of test equipment. The student will learn safe use of the hand/portable tools and materials of the trade; proper use of materials, theory for planning, layout, fabrication, and integration of electrical installation; theory for DC, AC and poly-Phase current transformers, transmission and their application, control and protective devices; safe use of ladders, staging, and scaffolds and national, state and local standards and codes including state licensing requirements.

Program Standards

Demonstrate Safety for both On and Off Campus production work
OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 credentialing
First Aid/CPR/AED credentialing
Understand career opportunities in the electrical career
Demonstrate proficiency in career related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and science
Understand electrical processes and materials
Demonstrate safe hand and portable tool uses.
Operates stationery equipment used in the electrical field.
Demonstrate basic electrical construction blueprint reading and sketching
Demonstrate skills for high quality residential/light commercial electrical construction
Understand and apply National Electrical Code and State of Connecticut Building Codes
Perform residential and commercial construction projects for customers off-campus
Demonstrate the ability to complete a job application and interview and to perform entry-level job readiness and electrical career skills
Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL)