Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

In the Electrical Technician Program of Study, students will have the opportunity to enter a pre-apprenticeship partnership between Spring Branch ISD and Houston Community College.

In this program, students will begin to learn and apply the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to become an electrician including safety, electrical theory, codes, and installation of electrical equipment.  Upon graduation, students will earn a Level 1 Certificate from HCC in Commercial Electrical Technology and can move into a full-time, paid electrical apprenticeship program.

Program Content

  • Employability Skills
  • Electrical Theory and Coding
  • Drafting and Design
  • Commercial and Industrial Wiring

Business and Industry Partners

  • Houston Community College

Certifications Available

  • Level 1 Certificate: HCC Commercial Electrical Technology
  • HBI PACT Core

 

Career

Opportunities

  • Electrical and electronics installer
  • Electrical lineman
  • Electrician
  • Security and fire alarm installer
  • Telecommunication line installers and repairer

Labor market forecast (Gulf Coast)

  • Average wage/year
    $37,544 – 54,184
  • Job openings/year
    12,359
  • 20% job growth by 2030
Source: Texas Workforce Commission

Program of StudyHigh School endorsement: Business and Industry

Level 1

Complete High School Graduation Requirements

Level 2

Principles of Construction

Level 3

Electrical Technology I
AND
Project Based Capstone

Level 4

Electrical Technology II

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