Electrical Occupations
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Overview
Students in the Electrical Occupations program learn to safely install electrical systems in residential and commercial industrial buildings, read and understand blueprints, wire a variety of receptacles and outlet boxes, and mount electrical panels. The hands-on learning is supplemented with the study of electricity theory and how to operate and repair electric motors and electro-mechanical controls.
Possible Certifications
Pre-Apprenticeship Completion Certificate
S/P2 Construction
OSHA Certification, Construction
Heartsaver AED
Heartsaver CPR
Arc Flash Certification
Digital Multimeter Basics
Interim Credentials Completion Certificate
Career Opportunities
Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).
Foundational Careers
Electrical Assembler
Electrical Helper
Telecommunications Cable Installer
Electrical Apprentice
Construction Laborer
Electrical Groundman
Solar Panel Installer
Meter Reader
Lighting Technician (Stage/Events)
Electrical Warehouse Worker
Technical Careers
Electrician
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Wind Turbine Technician
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
Substation Electrician
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer
Electrical Estimator
Electrical Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairer
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Installer
Professional Careers
Electrical Inspector
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrical Drafter
Electrical Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
Power Transmission Engineer
Electrical Project Manager
Electronics Engineer
Automation Engineer
Electro-Mechanical Technician
What to Expect
Students interested in this program will take courses in Carpentry, Construction Trades, Electrical Occupations, and HVAC for the first marking period. After the first marking period, students will apply for full-time entrance into one of the four programs, and they will be accepted based on merit and other criteria. Students who are not approved for their first choice will be assigned to one of the other three programs included in the rotation.
Uniform
Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.
The specific uniform requirements for Electrical Occupations can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.
Required Items
Shop classes
Jeans or khakis
Sturdy work boots (steel-toe recommended, no mesh)
Academic classes
Shop uniform, York Tech apparel, or Fan Shop apparel**
Pants or trousers
Optional Items
*The red program items should only be purchased AFTER students have completed the rotation AND chosen Electrical Occupations as their permanent technical program. Until then, York Tech apparel or Fan Shop apparel should be worn. More information about the rotation is available in the What to Expect section.
**Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.
How to Apply
More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.