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Electricity

An adult student performs wiring work in the electrical program at Minuteman Technical Institute

About the Program

Electrical is a licensed trade that requires technical knowledge and skills and a thorough understanding of the Massachusetts Electrical Code.

Students will learn essential theory through hands-on practical experience in residential and commercial wiring techniques and applications, and industrial controls. Students will learn the following:

  • Residential, commercial, and industrial wiring methods
  • Blueprint reading
  • Operating principles of motors, transformers, and photovoltaic systems
  • Circuitry control

Students who successfully complete MTI’s Electricity program will be prepared for entry into the Electrical skilled trades industry, including apprenticeship. This 700-hour program includes 300 hours of the required 600 hours of classroom theory, and 400 hours of practical experience toward the Journeyman Electrician License.

 

An adult MTI Electrical student working on wiring

Course Content

  • Orientation to the electrical trade
  • Electrical Safety/OSHA 10-Hour
  • Math for Electrical
  • Introduction to the NEC
  • Schematic and Wiring Diagrams
  • Electrical Drawings
  • Electrical Theory and Test Equipment
  • Box Cals, Conductors, Insulators
  • Branch Circuits and Conductors
  • Ampacity and Overcurrent Protection
  • Blue Print
  • OHMS Law
  • Tools, Equipment, and Grounding Principles
  • Branch Circuit in Residential Wiring
  • Box Calculation, Raceways, and Fittings
  • Concepts of Electrical Theory, and Test Equipment
  • Conduit Fill, and Massachusetts Electrical Code
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Commercial and Industrial Wiring
  • Alternative Current
  • Transformers
  • Motor and Motor Controls
  • Relay and Relay Controls


Career Prospects

As homes and businesses require more wiring, electricians will be needed to install the necessary components. The job prospects for electricians should be very good, as many employers report difficulty finding qualified applicants.

Tuition

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Schedule

  • August 19, 2024-June 30, 2025
  • Classes meet:
    • Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-9:00 PM
    • Saturday from 7:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • ​Days and times subject to adjustment.
  • 10-Month, 700-Hour Program

In addition to classroom time, students are required to participate in online course work.

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Industry Certifications

  • MTI Electrical Wiring Certificate
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certificate
  • Hot Work Certification

Career Pathways

  • Alarm Installation and Repair
  • Apprentice
  • Fire Alarm Technician
  • Business Owner
  • Cable Employee
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Electrical Sales Representative
  • Journeyman Electrician
  • Master Electrician
  • Utility Company Trainee
  • Utility Line Construction

Career Salaries

  • $39,000+
    • Entry Level Salary
  • $78,000+
    • Potential Salary
  • $65,210
    • 2017 Mean Salary
  • 9%
    • Job Growth Rate

Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics and Massachusetts Office of Labor and Workforce Development