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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
ELECTRICAL
TECHNOLOGY
Electrical Technology is a program that provides
instruction to develop basic electrician skills,
technical knowledge and related occupational
information to prepare you for initial
employment in the electrical trade.
The class will begin with the basic fundamentals
of electricity and progress through all types of
residential, commercial, and industrial wiring,
including the most advanced solid state motor
controls. Throughout the program, instruction
will include class work, shop projects, and on-
the-job service work.
The Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Electrical Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 46.0302: Electrician. A program
that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and
industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems,
wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
CLASSWORK, SHOP
PROJECTS, & ON-THE-
JOB SERVICE WORK
MORE INFO
PROGRAM
LENGTH
2 Year
Associate of
Applied Science
PROGRAM
TOOLS
iPad®; and individual
toolkits are required
for this program
PROGRAM
HOURS
M-F
7:00am - 3:30pm
Stackable credentials available. Opportunity to test for your Kansas Journeyman license.
$65K+
AVERAGE STARTING
SALARY
For entry-level
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