Program: Electricity (Construction) (5632) (W.C.) - Florida State College at Jacksonville

Workforce Certificate (PSAV/Clock Hour program)

Electricity is a national necessity. That silent, invisible current moves at the speed of light, works at the flick of a switch, brews our morning coffee, powers our national defense, runs just about everything that keeps us calm, cool and connected. No wonder we treat a power outage like an emergency. And no wonder there is always a need for more skilled electricians, especially in Florida where population and construction are at record highs.

Among the topics covered are: DC/AC theories; proper selection and use of power and hand tools used in the trade; use of blueprints; National Electrical Code (NEC) in-depth study; wiring techniques; electrical maintenance procedures. Approximately 60-70 percent of training experience will be through “hands-on” situations in the lab and through actual construction projects with the emphasis placed on safety in the lab and on the project site.

A minimum grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all professional core courses.

Mission/Purpose

Upon successful completion, students will be qualified to enter the electrical industry as an experienced helper. The Electricity program prepares students for a rewarding career in the all-encompassing electrical industry. Instruction consists of academic as well as laboratory and hands-on training designed to prepare the students to comply with numerous industry standards and achieve practical certifications.

Career Opportunities

Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Building Construction program has a long-standing relationship with this region’s major industry organizations, such as Woods Engineering, C. Young Construction, Superior Construction, Paul Fraser Homes, Stellar Group, C & C Powerlines, Dickey Smith & Company, Miatt Construction and Accubuild Construction.

Members of the Northeast Florida Builders Association serve on our Construction Management Advisory Council and on advisory committees for all trades, as well as provide internships and fund annual scholarships. The advisory committees provide leadership, support and guidance for the program and support such educational activities as constructing residential projects from design to move in.

You have the opportunity to network with major contractors and become employed while you’re still in school. We also refer you for internships and job interviews.

Application

The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. Students who fail to meet the State of Florida’s designated exit score will be required to complete the Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE). In order to complete the program successfully, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s). See the Standards of Academic Progress.

Students in this program should be advised by the instructor or the program manager before enrolling in courses.

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Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE)

Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take the following courses:

Curriculum

Professional Courses

A minimum grade of “C” or better is required in all Professional Core courses.

BCV 0600 - DC Theory Contact Hours: 150
BCV 0601 - AC Theory Contact Hours: 150
BCV 0641 - Residential Wiring I Contact Hours: 150
BCV 0642 - Residential Wiring II Contact Hours: 150
BCV 0660 - Commercial Wiring I Contact Hours: 150
BCV 0661 - Commercial Wiring II Contact Hours: 150
BCV 0662 - Electrical Maintenance Contact Hours: 150
BCV 0610 - NEC Review Contact Hours: 150

NOTE: See a program advisor to assure proper course selection
or
BCV 0940 - Postsecondary Internship Contact Hours: 150

NOTE: See a program advisor to assure proper course selection

Total Contact Hours: 1,200

Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded a Postsecondary Training certificate, students must have met the following requirements.

Students must fulfill all academic requirements for the chosen program of study as outlined in the Florida State College at Jacksonville catalog and curriculum.
Earn minimum prescribed clock hours for the chosen program of study with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) on a 4.0 scale on all courses that apply to the chosen program of study.
Complete a minimum of 25 percent of the total clock hours required for a certificate’s program requirements at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Students must have fulfilled all obligations, financial or otherwise, to the College before they may graduate.
Students must earn a TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) score that meets or exceeds the program’s exit requirement, if applicable.

Note: Students are cautioned to provide particular attention to the following statements.

A student’s graduation date will be the date of the end of the College term in which the student has fulfilled all academic requirements. (The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students’ graduation dates, since the grade change is effective at the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.)
Students who enter under the (2015/2016) catalog will be assigned to the degree or certificate requirements in effect during the 2015/2016 academic year. The student’s assigned catalog year will remain in effect as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment. Changes to requirements as mandated by law or by rule of the District Board of Trustees may supersede this provision.
Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite requirements and/or co-requisite courses listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements.

Gainful Employment

This is a gainful employment program. Visit the Gainful Employment page for gainful employment programs’ placement and on-time completion rates, median loan amounts, SOC codes and estimated program costs.

Gainful employment programs include only training programs of at least one academic year that lead to a certificate and credentialed non-degree programs (credit programs requiring 30 or fewer credit hours and clock hour programs requiring 600 or more contact hours). These programs prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.