“This is a great four-year program that ensures you’re equipped to be a successful electrician.” - Gavin L.

Course Description:

4 Year Program

Electricians install, maintain, and repair new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial structures. After completion of coursework and on-the-job training, electrical apprentices are eligible to take the State of Michigan journey-level assessment and obtain an electrical license.

AVERAGE INCOME: $34.50/HOUR (upon completion of training)

Course Details:

Dates: September 3, 2025 - May 14, 2026

Days: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs

Time: 6:30-9 p.m.

*salaries according to Michigan Civil Service Commission

  • INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION – CORE

    OSHA 10 Construction

    Build Your Future in Construction

    Basic Safety

    Introduction to Construction Math

    Introduction to Hand Tools

    Introduction to Power Tools

    Introduction to Construction Drawings

    Introduction to Basic Rigging

    Basic Communication Skills

    Basic Employability Skills

    Introduction to Materials Handling

    ELECTRICAL – LEVEL 1

    Orientation To the Electrical Trade

    Electrical Safety

    Introduction To Electrical Circuits

    Electrical Theory

    Introduction to the National Electrical Code

    Device Boxes

    Hand Bending

    Raceways and Fittings

    Conductors and Cables

    Basic Electrical Construction Drawings

    Residential Electrical Services

    Electrical Test Equipment

  • ELECTRICAL – LEVEL 2

    Alternating Current

    Motors: Theory and Application

    Electric Lighting

    Conduit Bending

    Pull and Junction Boxes

    Conductor Installations

    Cable Tray

    Conductor Terminations and Splices

    Grounding and Bonding

    Circuit Breakers and Fuses

    Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts

  • ELECTRICAL – LEVEL 3

    Load Calculations – Branch Feeders and Circuits

    Conductor Selection and Calculations

    Practical Application of Lighting

    Hazardous Locations

    Overcurrent Protection

    Distribution Equipment

    Transformers

    Commercial Electrical Services

    Motor Calculations

    Voice, Data and Video

    Motor Controls

  • ELECTRICAL – LEVEL 4

    Load Calculations – Feeders and Services

    Health Care Facilities

    Standby and Emergency Systems

    Basic Electronic Theory

    Fire Alarm Systems

    Specialty Transformers

    Advanced Controls

    HVAC Controls

    Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection

    Motor Operation and Maintenance

    Medium Voltage Terminations/Splices

    Special Locations

    Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

Course Curriculum

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