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ELECTRICAL TRADES (CIP Code: 46.0399)
Experienced electricians are in serious demand. Students in the Electrical Trades program learn about residential and commercial/industrial wiring and low-voltage systems, involving communication voice data and security systems. The program consists of instruction in electrical AC-DC theory, National Electric Code, wiring methods and industrial applications.
Instructor: Mr. Robert Catanzaro (rcatanzaro@nmtcc.org)
Please see the tabs below for more detailed information about the program.
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Task List
- Residential electricity
- Commercial electricity
- Industrial electricity
- Communication voice data and security systems
- National Electric Code
- Wiring methods and various conduits
- Electrical AC-DC theory
- Associated math relative to electrical studies
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Equipment/Materials/Uniforms/Other Requirements
Each program may require the student to purchase a “uniform” of some type in keeping with that trade. See below for a complete list of tools, uniforms and safety items required for the Electrical Trades program.
The following items are required equipment for the program rotation period. Students must have these items the first day of school.
______ Long pants with a belt, and a plain cotton tee shirt
______ Work boots/hard soled leather shoes
______ Solar-powered calculator
______ Safety glasses or $5 to buy a pair at school
All students are also required to pay an activity fee of twenty dollars ($20) – (separate check made payable to “North Montco Technical Career Center”)
Safety rules and regulations will be reviewed and posted. Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. Students must wear school IDs at all times in the building. State law requires students to wear approved safety glasses in the lab area at all times. If your child already wears prescription glasses, another style of safety glasses is available to wear over his/her glasses. Long hair must be tied back and earrings, necklaces, or jewelry of any type are not permitted to be worn in the lab area. In addition, shorts, sneakers and sandals are not permitted at any time.
Expenditure
Approx.
Cost
Expenditure
Approx. Cost
Safety Glasses
$5
Solar powered calculator
$5
Leather shoes or work boots
$40
Activity Fee
$20
Electrical Trades t-shirt
$13
Electrician tool belt
$20
Approximate Total
$100
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Safety
Potential Safety Hazards:
- Cutting oil for threading conduit
- Pulling soap for wire installation
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Physical Criteria
- Manual dexterity
- Heavy lifting/carrying
- Strong eye/hand coordination
- Physical stamina/strength
- Pushing/pulling
- Good depth and color perception
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Industry Certifications
Possible certifications students may earn:
- NOCTI – Electrical Power and Transmission Installers PA
- Articulation Ladder
- Mobile Ladder
- Single and Extension Ladder
- Step Ladder
- OSHA Certification
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Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.
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Honors Course
Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.
Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher
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Career/College
Career possibilities:
- Electrician’s Helper
- Residential Wiremen
- Commercial Wiremen
- Industrial Wiremen
Career possibilities with additional education:
- Electrical Contractor
- Electrical Engineer
- Journeyman Electrician
Pathways to College:
- PDE SOAR Agreements
Orleans Technical Institute
Harrisburg Area Community College
- 1:1 Agreements
Johnson College
St. Francis University
Triangle Tech
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Profile of a Graduate
Class of 2022 graduation plans:
Employment related to the field of study - 85%
Post-secondary education in a related field - 8%
Post-secondary education in an unrelated field - 8%