5632 - Electricity (Construction) (C.C.)

The program prepares students for a rewarding career in the all-encompassing electrical industry. Upon successful completion, students will be qualified to enter the electrical industry as an electrical helper. 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.

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, and 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, and electrical maintenance procedures. Approximately 60-70 percent of training experience will be through hands-on situations in the lab with the emphasis placed on safety in the lab and on the project site.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

Adult Basic Skills are a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. In order to earn the Career Certificate, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s) on an approved adult basic skills assessment or qualify for a waiver. Visit the Available Assessments webpage for program exit scores. College Assessment and Certification locations and information can be found at on the Assessment and Certification webpage. For students who need assistance in order to meet the exit requirement(s), the College offers remediation through tutoring, referral to online resources and/or completion of Academic Skills Building (ASB) coursework in Mathematics and Reasoning through Language Arts.

To meet the minimum requirements for consideration and acceptance to the Electricity Construction program, students must:

1. Complete a Florida State College at Jacksonville application.

2. Submit one of the following:

   1. An official (unopened) High School completion transcript (no diplomas) or college transcript

   2. An official copy of GED® test scores (a copy will be made and the original returned to the applicant). Note: Florida State College at Jacksonville transcripts can be unofficial. Transcripts from outside colleges must be official (unopened).

(904) 633-8292 or trades@fscj.edu.

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