Our mission is to provide technical education to prepare all students for a 21st Century career and/or postsecondary education.
Electrical Technician
A Ten Month Journeyman Electrician Training Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Electrical Technician program incorporates lecture, video presentations, hands-on learning, collaborative work projects (both on and off campus), and individualized instruction to teach numerous concepts and components of the electrical industry. The course of study, as outlined below, is delivered to students by utilizing a variety of learning strategies, which involve self-study, small group learning situations, and whole-class instruction. Individuals who demonstrate self-discipline, consistent attendance, and an eagerness to learn and grow will be most successful in this rigorous 1,080 hour training program.
In order to sit for the Journeyman Electrician test, individuals must have completed a four year apprenticeship under a Master Electrician. Successful completion of MCTEC’s Electrical Technician program is accepted by the State Fire Marshal in lieu of this requirement.
MCTEC does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disability, or national origin in employment or educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator at Mercer County Schools, 1403 Honaker Avenue, Princeton, WV 24740. Phone 304.487.1551. Lack of English language skills is not a barrier to participation in any course.
FAST FACTS
Average Income: $48,450
Source www.bls.gov/oco, June 2015
Estimated Tuition: $3,500 Subject to change
*Federal Financial Aid is available to qualified applicants
Duration: 1,080 hours completed in 10 months
Class Schedule: August – May
Monday - Friday, 8 am – 3:00 pm
*Mercer County Schools Calendar
Admissions Requirements: GED or HS diploma and score of 10th grade level on Reading portion of TABE test
Application & Testing Fees: $50 each
Register for pre-entrance test at MCTEC
Applications accepted in June
Classes begin in August
PROGRAM CONTENT
Ø Basic Math
Ø AC and DC circuits
Ø Residential, commercial & industrial wiring
Ø National Electrical Code
Ø Transformers and rotating devices
Ø Basic electronics
Ø Motor control
Ø Analog digital studies
MCTEC does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disability, or national origin in employment or educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator at Mercer County Schools, 1403 Honaker Avenue, Princeton, WV 24740. Phone 304.487.1551. Lack of English language skills is not a barrier to participation in any course.
MCTEC does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disability, or national origin in employment or educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator at Mercer County Schools, 1403 Honaker Avenue, Princeton, WV 24740. Phone 304.487.1551. Lack of English language skills is not a barrier to participation in any course.
Instructor: Lee Lewis, Master Electrician
Free tutoring services are available. Call 304.425.7953 or 304.323.2841 for more details.
Visit MCTEC on the Web at edline.net/pages/mercer_county_technical_educat
MCTEC does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disability, or national origin in employment or educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator at Mercer County Schools, 1403 Honaker Avenue, Princeton, WV 24740. Phone 304.487.1551. Lack of English language skills is not a barrier to participation in any course.