Ashworth College | Career Diploma - Electrician Training
Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Electrician Training program helps prepare students for entry-level careers as electricians. Read more about this program here.
Official Program Name:
Career Diploma in Electrician Training
About Ashworth College
Ashworth College offers flexible learning options, including online learning, which allow students to integrate their education into existing family and work responsibilities. The college offers student referral bonuses, alumni savings, military benefits, employer tuition reimbursement, family savings plans, and an interest-free monthly payment program.
Degree Level:
Career Diploma
Program Prerequisites:
Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Electrician Training program should have some interest in working with cables, wires, and electricity. Applicants to Ashworth College should be at least 17 years old.
Program Description:
Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Electrician Training program begins with an introduction to foundational power concepts before moving on to more advanced instruction in wire installation, repair, and maintenance. Students also have the opportunity to learn how to work with circuitry, measure current, and troubleshoot electric problems. The program also explores safety regulations and National Electrical Code. Ashworth College supplies students with the materials they need to complete the program and a quality digital multi meter upon graduation.
Learning Format:
Online
Program Length:
14 Lessons
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Required Courses for a Career Diploma in Electrician Training:
Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Ashworth College to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
- Lesson 1: Electrical Energy Theory
- Lesson 2: Circuits, Safety, and Tools
- Lesson 3: Wiring Systems, Boxes, and Conductors
- Lesson 4: Device Wiring and Branch Circuits
- Lesson 5: Reading Blueprints: Service Entrance
- Lesson 6: Appliance, Light Commercial, and Mobile Home Wiring
- Lesson 7: Low-Voltage Circuits: Remodeling Procedures
- Lesson 8: Advanced Blueprints, Wiring Methods, Boxes, and Conduits
- Lesson 9: Advanced Conductors and Overcurrent Protection
- Lesson 10: Advanced Branch Circuits, Feeders, Service, and Distribution
- Lesson 11: Transformers, Special Systems, and PLCs
- Lesson 12: Motors and Motor Controls
- Lesson 13: Emergency Power, Hazardous Locations, Pools, and Fountains
- Lesson 14: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, The National Electrical Code, and Careers
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Career Paths:
After completing Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Electrician Training program, students can pursue positions that require knowledge of electricity, wire installation and repair, and circuitry. Positions may be available with established electricians, electric companies, construction companies, cable companies, and similar organizations. Graduates may also be able to start their own business.
Positions that graduates can pursue include:
- Construction electrician
- Maintenance electrician
- Public utility electrician
- Telecommunication electrician
- Electrical contractor
- Cable television technician
Ashworth College does not guarantee employment. Students are responsible for contacting their state about current certification requirements.
