Odessa College offers an associate in applied science degree program in electrical technology with specialization options in motors, controls, programmable controllers and computer repair. Core requirements include circuitry, national codes and regulations, programmable controllers, motor controls and distribution systems. Short certificates in basic and advanced electrical technology, industrial technology and electronics technology are also available.
Odessa College
201 W. University
Odessa, TX 79764
432-335-8400
odessa.edu
The North Texas Electrical Training Center provides a joint apprenticeship and training program that is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and North Lake College of the Dallas County Community College District. Course topics include conduit bending, circuits, blueprint reading, transformers, motor controls, safety protocols and national electrical codes. Several courses will soon be available through online distance learning. Students receive 8,000 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training as apprentices within professional construction firms.
North Texas Electrical Training Center
680 W. Tarrant Rd.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-266-8383
ntejatc.org
South Plains College offers an associate of applied science degree program in electrical and power transmission technology. This two-year, four-semester program combines general education requirements in math, English composition, computer literacy and business communications with both theoretical and hands-on preparation for a career as an electrician. Course topics include electrical theory, safety precautions, motor control, the national electric code, regulators, transformers, transmission, distribution operations, line construction and wiring for residential, commercial and industrial settings. A certificate of proficiency program is also available.
South Plains College
1401 S. College Ave.
Levelland, TX 79336
806-894-9611
southplainscollege.edu
Houston Community College provides two certificate programs for aspiring electricians. The one-semester electrical helper option is comprised of courses in electrical calculations, electrical safety standards, tools, the national electrical code, introductory electrical theory, residential wiring and commercial wiring. The three-semester certificate program in electrical power technology extends upon the shorter certificate program with additional coursework in motor controls, programmable controllers, industry certification and professional fieldwork.
Houston Community College
1300 Holman
Houston, TX 77004
713-718-6000
central.hccs.edu