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Full-Time Career Choices | Architecture & Construction

Architecture and Construction

Unlimited Electrician’s Assistant

Learn to install, diagnose and repair electrical systems for commercial applications.  This major prepares students as electrician’s assistants who assist in installing, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications.  Students are trained in safety practices, hand and power tools/equipment use and application and electrical theory along AC/DC circuitry, and wiring applications.  Included are motors and motor control circuits, power distribution systems and industrial controls as well as the National Electrical Code and security and alarm systems.  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 1650 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

Residential Wiring Methods

240

Commercial Wiring Methods

120

Industrial Wiring Methods

120

Electrical Distribution in Construction

60

Motor Theory & Operation in Construction

30

Motor Control Wiring in Construction

60

Electromechanical Devices & Applications

120

Programmable Logic Controllers in Construction

120

Security Systems Installation

120

Alarm Systems Installation

120

Workforce Staging

30


College Credit:

  • OSU-IT - 6-20 credit hours available
  • RSC- 31 credit hours available

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
Adults

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

Financial Aid
Pending

Student Organization
SkillsUSA


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


 

 

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