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ELECTRICAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY – #8533/#8534
Electricity and Renewable Energy Syllabus
Electricity and Renewable Energy Flyer
ABOUT:
Teaches skills to install, maintain and repair residential and commercial wiring, equipment and fixtures, and use of the National Electrical Code Book.
Study of alternative renewable energy sources includes installing hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels and communication cable and wiring.
Employment opportunities strong with average salary of $41.5k to 53.8K (depending on location and cost of living)
One Year Program
STUDENTS STUDY:
Electrical Theory
Electrical Code
Renewable Energy Systems
Power Systems
PREREQUISITES:
Algebra 1 with a grade of “C” or better
English 10 with a grade of “C” or better
CAMPUS LOCATION:
Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSIONS: A.M.
CLASS SIZE: 20 students
CREDENTIALS:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA 10)
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Pre/Post
Electrical Construction Technology Assessment
Electrical Construction Wiring Examination
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Skills USA
Program Fees:
For the most up to date CTE Fees please visit the CTE Fees Page.
BIO: I began my career 10 years ago, successfully completing the four year NCCER apprenticeship at New Horizons Regional Education Centers. After now, as a Master Electrician, I have been rapidly began climbing the career ladder into the Project Management side of the Electrical trade. Now, I have come back full circle as the Electrical teacher for the Center for Adult Apprenticeship & Training. I also commit my days to New Horizons as the Electrical and Renewable Energy teacher for their Career and Technical Education program, where I get to prepare high school students to be workforce ready!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Electrician
Maintenance Technician
Solar Power Technician
Hydrogen Power Technician
Telecommunication Tech
Security System Technician
Audio Video Technician
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