Electricity

Program Description

Moraine Park’s Electricity program provides students with the concepts of and extensive hands-on training in general electrical applications. Coursework develops basic knowledge and skills in residential, commercial and industrial electricity to prepare them for a career path in any of the three areas. In addition, students learn trade-specific mathematics, safety, electrical code, electrical theory, construction trades blueprint reading, basic programmable logic controls, and will investigate the theories and principals of renewable energy and conservation. 

The program is designed to help graduates enter the State Electrical Apprenticeship program through the Department of Workforce Development, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Graduates are also prepared for employer-sponsored training programs.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$19,758 $45,500

Approximate Costs

• $111.85 per credit (resident)
• $167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Analyze electrical circuits mathematically.
• Apply electrical codes.
• Demonstrate use of test instruments.
• Evaluate electrical circuits using meters.
• Explain and follow construction safety practices.
• Install electrical equipment in a commercial setting.
• Install electrical equipment in an industrial setting.
• Install electrical equipment in a residential setting.
• Program a basic programmable logic control (PLC) circuit.
• Use blueprints to evaluate construction work.
• Wire a basic circuit to a programmable logic control (PLC).
• Investigate the various theories and principles of renewable energy and conservation.

Career Opportunities

• Apprentice Commercial Electrician
• Apprentice Residential Electrician
• Apprentice Industrial Electrician

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
• Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (required for this program).
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.

Gainful Employment

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