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Electricity and Renewable Energy

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Electricity and Renewable Energy Syllabus

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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


BUSINESS PARTNERS:

Newport News Shipbuilding

Bay Electric Company

Walsh Electric


RESOURCES:

CTE Resource Center – VERSO

Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

NEC Code Book