Small Industrial Electrician

at Delgado Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

The Industrial Electrician C.T.S. Program is designed to prepare students for small industrial entry-level electrician positions. Building and equipping electrical power generating plants, installation and servicing of electrical systems for factories, workshops, or any other industrial setting that use electrical energy for heating, lighting, cooling are other operations among the career opportunities for which students will prepare.

Our small industrial program focuses on National Electric Code (NEC) standards, industrial wiring, solid state theory, digital logic functions, and motor controls. Students will apply knowledge gained in theory/lecture classes to hands-on projects in the lab.

Takes

2 Years

Costs

$2.5k

Leads to

$61.6k careers

Example Career

Electricians

Architecture & Construction

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Architecture & Construction

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Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$38,470

$61,590

$104,180

$18.49

$29.61

$50.09

Realistic

Conventional

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

Graduates of Delgado's Small Industrial Electrician program can pursue roles as industrial electricians, handling electrical systems in small-scale industrial settings. Entry-level wages range from $20 to $30 per hour.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Credentials: Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Small Industrial Electrician.
Courses of Interest:

Electrical Motor Controls
Industrial Wiring
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Small Industrial Electrician at Delgado Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

Standardized Test

In order to sit for the national certification exam, you must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; therefore, it's recommended you have this within 6 months of enrolling for this course. To participate in the retail externships, you must apply and fulfill all state and local pharmacy requirements. This will include a background check and drug test. There is no guarantee for externship placement.

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Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-671-6474

Website

Delgado Community College

615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119