Electrical work remains a cornerstone of the skilled trades, offering enduring career stability and consistent market demand.
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Electrical level 1 trainees will have an Orientation to the Electrical Trade and through hands-on skill activities learn about many different topics including, electrical safety, electric circuits, AC/DC theory, National Electric Code®, device boxes, hand bending, raceways & fittings, conductors & cables, electrical construction drawings, residential services, and test equipment.
Trainees will learn the basics, core craft skills through hands-on activities; Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation), construction math, hand tools & power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging (elective), communication skills, employability skills and an introduction to material handling.
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
San Jacinto College's LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology (CPET) will lead the way in training the advanced workforce to meet the growing demands of the industry.