Do you like working with your hands? Are you good at solving problems, and paying attention to detail? Are you interested in a career in the skilled trades? Training for a career as an electrician could be a good choice for you! At IntelliTec College, we offer a hands-on training program, professional faculty, financial aid*, and job placement services to prepare you for your career as an electrician. Plus, IntelliTec is now an NCCER-Accredited Training Sponsor (candidate status), allowing our students to earn as many as six digital badges and industry credentials through this nationally-reputable industry group! With IntelliTec College’s Electrical Technician program, you can earn NCCER digital badges, your IntelliTec diploma, and be prepared to register as an Electrical Apprentice in the state of Colorado, all in as few as 10.5 months!
What Does an Electrician Do?
Electricians are skilled tradespeople with specialized electrical knowledge and skillset. Working in this trade requires both strong physical labor and intelligent problem solving, and electricians work daily to solve complex issues that require critical thinking and expertise.
What is the Demand for Electricians?
As the American power grid expands, the country’s demand for skilled electrical technicians is outpacing current supply. Hand tools maker Klein Tools and consulting firm The Accelerate Group recently released a research report detailing severe shortages in the U.S. electrical workforce gap in the near- and long-term. According to the “Dark by 2050” report, in order to meet the need of our growing power infrastructure, the U.S. must train between 107,000 and 224,000 new electrician and line worker apprentices between now and 2030.
Why Choose IntelliTec College for Electrical Technician Career Training?
IntelliTec College’s Electrical Technician training program is a certificate program designed to teach students the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level employment. Students learn hands-on skills and critical theory to complete essential tasks of the trade, including: connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components; planning the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on job specifications and local codes; inspecting electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. Students learn to use a variety of tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps. Using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, students learn to test electrical systems or continuity or circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of electrical systems. While in the Electrical Technician program, IntelliTec College provides hand tools for students’ classroom use – plus, all graduates receive their own toolkit to keep upon graduation.
How Long Does it Take to Complete IntelliTec’s Electrical Technician Training Program?
The Electrical Technician training program is designed to be completed in as few as 10.5-months.
What Certifications Can I Earn with IntelliTec’s Electrical Technician Training Program? IntelliTec now offers Digital Badges through NCCER!
Over the course of the 10.5 month program, students can earn as many as six (6) digital badges through the nationally-reputable industry group, NCCER. Digital badges are a record of achievements, and can be embedded in your resume as well as easily shared online, on social media including your LinkedIn profile, and with potential employers everywhere. Thanks to IntelliTec’s NCCER-accredited training program, students now have one more way to show the world what they’ve learned.
Upon completion of the Electrical Technician program, students are prepared to register as an Electrical Apprentice, and upon completion of 4,000 hours of required work experience may sit for the Residential Wireman exam provided by the Division of Professions and Occupations Colorado Electrical Board.
Where is the Electrical Technician Program Offered?
IntelliTec College offers the Electrical Technician training program at the Colorado Springs, Colorado and Pueblo, Colorado campus locations.
Does IntelliTec College Offer Financial Aid?
The cost of tuition shouldn’t be an obstacle to obtaining the training you need, and IntelliTec College is committed to helping our students achieve their educational goals. Our Financial Services Representatives are dedicated to finding all possible financial aid options* that can help you invest in your future, including federal financial aid, loans, and grants. Additionally, we have Veteran Certifying Officials who can assist you in determining your eligibility for any training benefits available to veterans.
Does IntelliTec College Offer Career Placement Services?
IntelliTec’s Career Services Department assists every student on their path to employment, with services including job search networking and leads, resume and cover letter writing, interview coaching, career consultation, and externship placement. The Career Services team supports every student as they make the transition from student to working professional.
Ready to Get Started on your Way to a Career as an Electrical Technician?
With IntelliTec College’s Electrical Technician training program, you can get the training and support you need to begin your career as an electrician. And thanks to IntelliTec’s new NCCER-accredited training program, you can earn up to six digital badges while you complete your program! Visit IntelliTec’s website to learn more about IntelliTec College, and the Electrical Technician program page to learn more about the 10.5-month certification program. No high school diploma? Learn more about IntelliTec’s ECPP program!
Train for your Electrical Technician career, with IntelliTec College!
* Federal Financial Aid and Veterans Benefits are available to those who qualify.