Electricians are needed to install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories. They work indoors and outdoors, in nearly every type of facility.
Almost all electricians work full time, which may include evenings and weekends. Although the work is not as dangerous as other construction occupations, potential injuries include electrical shocks and burns, cuts, and falls.
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, most electricians learn through an apprenticeship, and many start out by attending a technical school. Most states require electricians to be licensed. The median annual wage for electricians was $51,880 in May 2015.
Employment of electricians is projected to grow 14 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. As homes and businesses require more wiring, electricians will be needed to install the necessary components. Electricians with the widest variety of skills should have the best job opportunities.
The Grayson College Electrical Technology program is located on the South Campus in Van Alstyne and offers two levels of certificates leading to an AAS degree.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree and the Certificate require a High School Diploma or equivalent. The Associate of Applied Science Degree requires TSI requirements have been met.
Graduation with a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology requires successful completion of a capstone course.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ELPT 1221 (Intro to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 2337 (Electrical Planning and Estimating) | 3 |
| ELPT 1311 (Basic Electrical Theory) | 3 |
| ELTN 1391 (Special Topics in Electrician) | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading) | 4 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 2164 (Practicum Electrical and Power Transmission) | 1 |
| ELTN 1343 (Electrical Troubleshooting) | 3 |
| ELPT 1341 (Motor Control) | 3 |
| ELPT 2343 (Electrical Systems Design) | 3 |
| ELPT 1291 (Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General) | 2 |
| ELPT 1345 (Commercial Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 2319 Programmable Logic Controllers I) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Comp I) | 3 |
| ITSC 1309 (Integrated Software Apps) | 3 |
| MATH 1332 (Contemporary Mathematics) | 3 |
| *Social & Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| *Lang, Phil, Culture/Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 (Intro to |
3 |
| Total: | 60 |
*Please review your Student Planner or contact your Student Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill this degree requirement.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ELPT 1221 (Intro to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 2164 (Practicum Electrical and Power Transmission) | 1 |
| ELPT 1311 (Basic Electrical Theory) | 3 |
| ELTN 1391 (Special Topics in Electrician and Power Transmission) | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading) | 4 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| total: | 25 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ELPT 1221 (Intro to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 2337 (Electrical Planning and Estimating) | 3 |
| ELPT 1311 (Basic Electrical Theory) | 3 |
| ELTN 1391 (Special Topics in Electrician and Power Transmission | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading) | 4 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 2164 (Practicum Electrical and Power Transmission I) | 1 |
| ELTN 1343 (Electrical Troubleshooting) | 3 |
| ELPT 2343 (Electrical System Design) | 3 |
| ELPT 1341 (Motor Control) | 3 |
| ELPT 1345 (Commercial Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 1291 (Special Topics MLT) | 2 |
| ELPT 2319 (Programmable Logic Controllers I) | 3 |
| total: | 42 |