Electricity
ELECTRICITY
CREDIT, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSE INFORMATION, AND PATHWAYS
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Students receive 2 high school elective credits each year for successful completion of the program.
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- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER Core)
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1 Electricity
- Occupational Safety and Health Administrations, 10 hour (OSHA-10)
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Class: Electrical I
State Code: 8533
Duration: 1 year
Credential(s): NCCER
Class: Electrical II
State Code: 8534
Duration: 1 year
Credential(s): NCCER, OSHA10
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Electrician
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Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
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National Wage Average: $57,000
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Virginia Wage Average: $52,000
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Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 6%
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Nationally, 85,000 jobs increase each year for next 10 years
Construction Worker
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Work on framing, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing jobs.
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National Wage Average: $47,000
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Virginia Wage Average: $55,000
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Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 21.2%
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Nationally, 168,000 jobs increase each year for next 10 years
Architectural Designer & Drafter
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Prepare detailed drawings of architectural & structural features of buildings & topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects such as highway, bridges, & public works. They use knowledge of building materials, engineering practice & mathematics to complete drawings.
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National Wage Average: $53,470.00
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Virginia Wage Average: $50,950.00
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Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 7%
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