Program Description
Learn how to install, diagnose and repair the electrical systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Install conduit, wires, cables, junction boxes and circuit breakers to control the power provided by an electric company. Wire interior and exterior light switches, wall sockets, ceiling fans, garage door openers and dusk-to-dawn lighting. Learn about power distribution systems, industrial controls, computerized controls, and robotics. Hours completed in these programs can be counted toward the 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience required for the journeyman electrician license.

The following programs are available:
Electrical Construction prepares students for residential and commercial construction apprentice.

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Controls prepares students for commercial/industrial electrical apprentice.

Program Courses

Electrical Construction
ELT 1000 Electrical Technology Fundamentals
ELT 1010 Residential Wiring
ELT 1020 Commercial/Industrial Wiring
Electives: Students may select hours in one or a combination of the following electives; total program length not to exceed 600 hours.
WBL 1000 Job Shadowing
WBL 1010 Internship
WBL 1020 Projects

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Controls

Prerequisite: Electrical Construction or by instructor permission if previous work experience can be verified

ELT 2000 Alternating Current Fundamentals
ELT 2020 Industrial Motor Control
ELT 2010 Alarm and Communications Systems
ELT 2030 Programmable Ligic Controllers
ELT 2040 Automation and Robitics

Electives: Students may select hours in one or a combination of the following electives; total program length not to exceed 600 hours.

WBL 2000 Job Shadowing
WBL 2010 Internship
WBL 2020 Projects

 

Salary Range
Entry Level $9.00 - $15.00/hour
With Experience $15.00 - $16.00/hour
Journeyman license $18.00 - $24.00/hour
Automation Electrician $25.00 - $60.00/hour

Career Opportunities

Alarm technician

Apprentice electrician

Electrical equipment sales

Electrical equipment technician

Electrician’s helper

Journeyman electrician

Electrical maintenance technician

Parts counter person

Parts stock person

Communications technician

Television cable technician

Utility company technician

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above

A basic knowledge of general science

Good manual dexterity

Average strength and good physical health

An ability to work independently and as part of a team

RSC OSU-OKM

Program Length
Electrical Construction 600 hrs.
Commercial & Industrial Electrical Controls 600 hrs.

Schedule
5 months, full-day (each section)
Full- or half-day scheduling available

Who Can Enroll

Juniors, Seniors & Adults

Location

South Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Prerequisites

Normal color perception essential

Available for those who qualify

Student Organization

SkillsUSA

Certifications Available

Journeyman Electrician License

Journeyman written tests may be taken after work experience is met.

Hours completed in these programs can be counted toward the 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience.

Metro Tech Accreditations

Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Department of Education
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)