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The Electrical Technology certificate program at the Sacramento campus is approved by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. The Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement is located at 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1302, Oakland, CA 94612, 510 286 3900.
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Discover What It鈥檚 Like to Train to Become an Electrician at 黑料不打烊
Career Opportunities
An electrician designs, installs, maintains, and repairs the electrical system in residential homes or commercial properties.1 This can include lights, appliances, equipment, motors, and control systems. Electricians can work inside and outside of properties, depending on what systems need repairs or where they are located.
Some responsibilities can include:1
- Planning electrical systems for new buildings or homes
- Interpreting blueprints, circuit programs, and other technical documents to best be able to install and repair systems
- Installing wiring, lighting, and control systems according to local codes
- Connecting wiring to components and fixtures to create electrical circuits
- Installing electrical control equipment such as switches, circuit breaker panels, and relays
- Installing hangers and brackets to support electrical products.
- Performing maintenance and tune-ups to keep wiring, lighting, and control systems working properly
- Inspecting circuit breakers, transformers, and other electrical components
- Performing tests with devices to determine why systems are not working properly
- Repairing, replacing, and upgrading faulty or outdated wiring, fixtures, and equipment
What Will I Learn?
BLUEPRINT READING
COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL WIRING
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
Check out our guide on becoming an Electrician.
Do you enjoy figuring out how electrical systems like lights and appliances work? If an electrical system or unit fails, do your instincts tell you to try to determine the cause and figure out how to repair it? If so, pursuing an electrician certificate or degree could be the right path for you.
Electrical Technology FAQ
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What can I do with a certificate in Electrical Technology?
Students who obtain a certificate in Electrical Technology likely do so in hopes of becoming an Electrician. Electricians may design, install, maintain, and repair the electrical system in residential homes or commercial properties.2 Electricians may choose to work with a union, with a private company, or on their own as an independent contractor.
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What is electrical technology?
Electrical technology is an overarching field of study that focuses on installing and repairing electrical systems. At 黑料不打烊, Electrical Technology is the program that helps students study and master the basic principles, applications, concepts, and functions of electrical circuitry.
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How long does it take to get an electrical technology certificate?
While obtaining a degree is a personal journey that can take more or less time depending on a variety of personal factors, students in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Electrical Technology program can earn their Certificate of Achievement in as few as 10 months.