The Industrial Electricity program at AVTEC provides over 1,400 hours of comprehensive technical training to prepare students for careers as electricians or electrical technicians. The program covers topics such as electrical safety, circuits, machines, codes, wiring projects, instrumentation, automation, and power generation. Graduates will be prepared to work in various electrical occupations across many industries in Alaska, and will be eligible to complete an electrical apprenticeship and licensing exam. The mission is to provide students with skills for early and continued career advancement in the electrical field.
The Industrial Electricity program at AVTEC provides over 1,400 hours of comprehensive technical training to prepare students for careers as electricians or electrical technicians. The program covers topics such as electrical safety, circuits, machines, codes, wiring projects, instrumentation, automation, and power generation. Graduates will be prepared to work in various electrical occupations across many industries in Alaska, and will be eligible to complete an electrical apprenticeship and licensing exam. The mission is to provide students with skills for early and continued career advancement in the electrical field.
The Industrial Electricity program at AVTEC provides over 1,400 hours of comprehensive technical training to prepare students for careers as electricians or electrical technicians. The program covers topics such as electrical safety, circuits, machines, codes, wiring projects, instrumentation, automation, and power generation. Graduates will be prepared to work in various electrical occupations across many industries in Alaska, and will be eligible to complete an electrical apprenticeship and licensing exam. The mission is to provide students with skills for early and continued career advancement in the electrical field.
The Industrial Electricity program at AVTEC provides over 1,400 hours of comprehensive technical training to prepare students for careers as electricians or electrical technicians. The program covers topics such as electrical safety, circuits, machines, codes, wiring projects, instrumentation, automation, and power generation. Graduates will be prepared to work in various electrical occupations across many industries in Alaska, and will be eligible to complete an electrical apprenticeship and licensing exam. The mission is to provide students with skills for early and continued career advancement in the electrical field.
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The mission of the Industrial Electricity program is to provide
students with the comprehensive technical training necessary both for early success in entry level positions, and for steady advancement toward senior level positions in electrical careers. If you like working with your hands and your head, and can pay attention to detail while completing complex projects, then electrical careers training may be a good match for you. Electricians and electrical technicians are problem-solving professionals who are always in demand.
AVTEC’s Industrial Electricity program creates a dynamic
integrated learning experience with a sequence of intensive electrical training courses.
Full-term graduates will be prepared to successfully complete a
four year electrical apprenticeship, pass the Alaska Journeyman Electricians’ Licensing Exam, and demonstrate the comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the many electrical careers available in Alaska. Up to 1,000 course hours may apply toward State of Alaska experience requirements for the Journeyman Electricians License.
Industrial Electricity graduates are successfully employed in all
electrical occupations including wind turbine technology, residential, commercial, and industrial electrical construction journeymen, electrical maintenance technicians, facility maintenance technicians, power generation technicians, Instrument and electrical technicians, and electrical sales and service. They work in every major industry in Alaska including electrical construction, facilities maintenance, electrical utilities, mining, manufacturing, petroleum refineries, systems integrators, process engineering, fishing boats, seafood processing plants, water treatment plants, schools, power generation, oil and gas fields, pipelines, and alternative energy. Details Training Days: 202 Training Clock Hours: 1 414 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Related Studies:
Contact Hours: 24
Participate in school safety orientation, complete achievement
tests, obtain First Aid & CPR card, complete applied math class and computer skills practice, participate in resume writing and job search training, participate in interview and communications training.
Related Studies Courses:
First Aid Job Search & Resume Skills Interview Training
Enrollment Admission Requirements:
Algebra 1 with a passing grade of C or better, or provide a
certificate from NJATC online tech math course, the ability to learn trigonometry, good mechanical aptitude, high motivation, and solid responsible character. TABE tests scores for this program must be:
Reading – 609
Combined Math – 609
Contact the Admissions Office at (800) 478-5389 for testing
requirements and entry guidelines in reading and mathematics. All applicants are required to take a mathematics pre-test to assess their skills prior to enrollment.
Enrollment: Late August Prerequisites:
Physical requirements of the occupation are the ability to lift and
carry 50 pounds, and climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, walk, and stand continuously. The work also requires good mental and manual dexterity, the ability to read very fine print, and distinguish colors accurately.
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Certificates
Occupational levels of Industrial Controls Technician, Industrial
Electrical Technician, Electrical Apprentice, and Electrical Helper will be assigned upon successful completion of the training program and based on the student’s demonstrated proficiency in the program’s competencies. To achieve an Industrial Electricity certificate, students must complete the following requirements: Electrical Safety Practices, Related Studies, Structured Problem Solving, Working to Standards for Safety and Quality, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Construction, Computer and Network Applications, DC Circuits, AC Circuits, Electrical Machines, Power Distribution Circuits and Equipment, National Electrical Codes & Electrical Project Planning, Electrical Wiring Projects, Basic Instrumentation, Industrial Logic Circuits, Industrial Automation, and Electrical Power Generation. This is a total of 1,414 contact hours.
The controls technician certificate requires a working knowledge
of basic calculus.
Industry Certification:
Up to 1,000 course hours may apply toward State of Alaska
experience requirements for the Journeyman Electricians License.
