Late July through early June • Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-11:00AM
- Students are expected to engage in self-paced theoretical work at home for three hours per day.
- Students are required to purchase their own hand tools, a scientific calculator, and safety glasses.
The Electrical Technician course concentrates on the academic, technical, and social skills required to be successful in the residential and commercial field.
Curriculum
1756 Electrical Trades I
The Electrical Trades I course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills of the electrical trades industry. It begins with the core curriculum, which is a requirement for all Level I completions.
The students complete the following modules: Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Construction Drawings, Basic Rigging, Basic Communication Skills, Basic Employability Skills, and Introduction to Materials Handling.
Students then begin developing skill sets in relation to the fundamentals of Electricity such as Orientation to the Electrical Trade and Electrical Safety.
1757 Electrical Trades II
Electrical Trades II continues to build student skill sets in areas such as Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Electrical Theory, Introduction to the National Electrical Code®, Device Boxes, Hand Bending, Raceways and Fittings, Conductors and Cables, Basic Electrical Construction Drawings, Residential Electrical Services, and Electrical Test Equipment.
1758 Electrical Trades III
Electrical Trades III continues to build student skill sets in areas of Alternating Current, Motors: Theory and Application, Electric Lighting, and Conduit Bending.
1759 Electrical Trades IV
Electrical Trades IV continues to build student skill sets in areas of Pull and Junction Boxes, Conductor Installations, Cable Tray, Conductor Terminations and Splices, Grounding and Bonding, Circuit Breakers and Fuses, and Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts.
Courses of Study
9001A Electrical Trades I
9002A Electrical Trades II
9003A Electrical Trades III
9004A Electrical Trades IV
9005A Blueprint Reading for Electricians
9006A Industrial and Commercial Wiring
9007A Integrated Electrical Lab
9008A National Electrical Code
9009A Residential Wiring
9010A Rotating Devices and Control Circuitry
9011A Work-Based Integration & Transition
Opportunities in the Field
- Residential or Commercial Electrician
- Maintenance Electrician
- Journeyman Electrician
- Engineer
- Engineering Specialist
- Electrical Safety Inspector
Cost
JRTI is a public school. That means that our adult prep programs are very affordable.
| First Semester | Second Semester | Approximate Total |
| $2840 | $2160 | $5,000 |
For more information, see our Gainful Employment Disclosures.
Admissions Procedures
Do you meet the prerequisites?
- Must be 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or WV-accepted equivalency diploma.
- Electricians are required to work from ladders and scaffolding, lift loads up to 40 pounds, and stand for long periods of time on concrete floors. Students are required to have the strength and physical endurance to accomplish these tasks.
What to do next
- Fill out an application. The registration fee will be deferred until you have been accepted into the program.
- Meet with the instructor for an interview. You may contact the instructor, Philip Barrett, at philip.barrett@k12.wv.us
Final Steps
- The instructor will contact you to inform you if you have met the requirements and have been accepted into the program.
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Once a student is accepted, they will be required to pay a $75 dollar registration fee to reserve their spot in the class.
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First semester tuition and fees are due prior to the start of class. Second semester tuition and fees are due prior to the start of the second semester, which begins in January.
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We will accept payment plans on a case-by-case basis. Accepted students wishing to inquire about a payment plan should see the assistant director, Dr. Carissa Tress, to discuss options. Please arrange this meeting immediately after paying the $75 dollar registration fee.