Ashworth College offers a career diploma in electrician training that students earn upon completion of a 14-module course. Courses in the program include electrical energy theory, circuits, safety, tools, wiring systems, boxes, conductors, device wiring, branch circuits, reading blueprints, wiring, appliances, light commercial and mobile homes, advanced branch circuits, feeders, service and distribution, transformers, motors, motor controls, emergency power, hazardous locations, maintenance and troubleshooting. The course addresses the national electrical code. A time management segment of the course teaches students how to manage their time in their career and college studies. The final segment of the course discusses career options and gives pointers for opening your own business or advancing in your career.
Ashworth College
430 Technology Parkway
Norcross, GA 30092
800-957-5412
ashworthcollege.edu
Penn Foster Career School offers an 11-module career diploma program in electrician training. Topics of the program include getting started in the field, safety precautions, tools and equipment, nature of electricity, conduits, mathematics for the trade, wiring electrical components, Ohm's Law, circuit analysis, multimeters, electric lamps, lighting control, interior and exterior lighting, electric heating, air conditioning, reading electrical schematics and blueprints, wiring electrical circuits, transformers, motors, underground power systems and local distribution. Each segment includes learning aids and supplies. During the ninth module of the course, students can enlist in an optional work experience program. The first module of the course gives college learning strategies to ensure student success in the program. Upon graduation, students receive a journeyman exam preparation guide and a toolbox manual for electricians. During the program, students have access to the school's online library with materials that complement the course.
Penn Foster Career School
Student Services Center
925 Oak St.
Scranton, PA 18515
800-275-4410
pennfoster.edu
Stratford Career Institute offers a career diploma program in electrician training that students can complete in as little as six months or up to two years. The six-part program includes topics in practical approaches to electrical work, residential wiring, lighting, special circuits, commercial electrical wiring and industrial electrical wiring. Tuition includes textbooks, study guides and learning aids that the school sends to the student via mail. Students submit course work and take examinations on-line. Students can finance the program through an interest-free tuition payment plan extended over 18 months.
Stratford Career Institute
1 Champlain Commons, Unit 3
P.O. Box 1560
Saint Albans, VT 05478-5560
800-254-4070
scitraining.com