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Construction Electrician
Build a New Career with Centura College’s Construction Electrician Diploma Program
Program Overview
A Construction Electrician Diploma from Centura College is a specialized educational credential that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to embark on a career in the electrical industry. This trade is crucial in today’s world where electricity powers everything from our homes to our workplaces. With a growing demand for skilled electricians, earning a specialized diploma can open the doors to a bright and promising future.
Career Opportunities
At Centura College, we offer a comprehensive Construction Electrician Diploma program designed to prepare you for a career in the electrical industry. Our program, which can be completed in 12 months, includes both day and night course options to help accommodate your schedule.
Format And Duration
- Diploma
- Program length: 8 months
- Day courses: between 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Night courses: between 5:30pm – 11:30pm
Master Construction and Electrician Learning
Our Construction Electrician program covers a wide range of topics to sharpen your industry expertise including:
- Electrical theory
- Safety
- Wiring methods
- Blueprint reading
- Electric equipment selection
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment
Introduction to Construction Electrician
In just 48 weeks, our Construction Electrician program offers 36 credit hours through nine courses, including:
- Electrical schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams
- Real-life applications using test and measuring equipment, circuitry, and electrical apparatus
- National Electric Code (NEC)
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification
Personality Assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How To Apply?
It’s easy! To start the application process, fill out form.
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Do We Offer Financial Aid?
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. Check for more info on our financial-aid page
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Where Can I Explore Program Options?
All the programs are available in our menu above. If you require more information, please complete the form and we will be glad to contact you with information.
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Why We Are Better?
We do things differently at our college and that’s why we get different results. As professionals, we believe success is a habit and not a destination. Students who learn the same successful habits that have been applied by many people who have come before them, often find themselves repeating and exceeding these same levels of success
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