The Technical Institute of Camden County provides a number of programs for electrician training. The Electrical Technology Program is for entry-level students with no experience as electricians. The course covers basic to advanced electrical technology, including the fundamentals of wiring, motors and transformers. The course also educates students in the National Electrical Code. Classes meet in the morning and afternoons.
The Electrical Industrial Program prepares students to take the New Jersey State Licensing Exam for electricians. Students entering this program should have a journeyman-level mastery of electrical technology. Students also learn the basics of the electrical contracting business. Classes take place in the evenings.
Two other specializations exist at the Technical Institute of Camden County. The Residential Program is an entry-level course that covers the basics of wiring and electrical theory. The Commercial Program is for journeyman-level electricians seeking to expand into commercial wiring. Both courses take place in the evenings.
Technical Institute of Camden County
343 Berlin Cross Keys Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
856-767-7002
ccts.tec.nj.us/TI/
Pennco Tech offers electrician training at its Blackwood, New Jersey, campus. The program trains students in general industrial, commercial and residential wiring. More specialized training includes transformer installation, motor control circuits and wire servicing. Students will also learn audio-visual and telecommunications wiring. Graduates of the program will be prepared for entry-level employment in the field, including such areas as new construction and restoration projects.
The career services department of Pennco helps students with their job search through education in both getting and keeping jobs. The college maintains relationships with local employers and notifies students of appropriate job openings in their field.
Pennco Tech
99 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012-3964
856-232-0310
penncotech.com
Everest Institute is a multi-campus career training facility with a campus in South Plainfield, New Jersey. This campus offers training for electricians. Training at Everest Institute includes basic electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, power distribution, commercial wiring, industrial controls and computer-based controls.
In addition to training students in commercial, residential and industrial technologies, Everest also gives students the communication skills they need to succeed in this field. Graduates will be able to pursue entry-level employment as electricians.
Everest Institute
5000 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080-1125
908-222-9300
everest.edu