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Architecture and Construction

Industrial Electrician’s Assistant

Learn to install, diagnose and repair electrical systems for industrial applications. This major provides an understanding of the basic fundamentals of electricity and its practical applications, instructs the student in direct current and alternating current circuitry, teaches industrial wiring, as well as specialized areas such as motors and motor control circuits, power distribution systems and industrial controls, and gives the student an understanding of the National Electrical Code and how it applies to safe electrical installations. Hours completed in this major can be counted toward the 8,000 hours (four years) of work experience required for the journeyman electrician license.

Career Major Length	870 Hours

Course Title	Hours
General Construction Safety & First Aid	30
Electrical Safety in Construction	15
Electrical Theory in Construction	120
Electrical Schematic & Blueprint Reading in Construction	45
Electrical Power & Hand Tools and Equipment in Construction	30
Direct Current Circuits in Construction	60
Alternating Current Circuits in Construction	90
National Electrical Code in Construction	120
Industrial Wiring Methods in Construction	120
Electrical Distribution in Construction	60
Motor Theory & Operation in Construction	30
Motor Control Wiring in Construction	30
Programmable Logic Controllers in Construction	90
Workforce Staging	30

Average Oklahoma Salary
$18/hour

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

Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults

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

Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify

Student Organization
SkillsUSA

A Gold Star School Quality Award Winner

Industrial Electrician’s Assistant

A Gold Star School
Quality Award Winner