Electrical Occupations
15 months, 1590 hoursÂ
Industry Certifications:
- NCCER Core, Snap-on Meter Certification (pending PDE approval)
- OSHA/CareerSafe 10-Hour Certification
Uniforms
Required/Optional Items |
Required Items |
Required Footwear |
Required Safety Gear |
REQUIRED · One Royal Blue Short Sleeve Work Shirt with BCTC Logo· Black Short Sleeve Polo Shirt with BCTC Logo OPTIONAL
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• Cotton blue jeans, khakis/cargo pants, dress pants – proper fitting and no holes |
Work boots with hard sole, no sneakers
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Safety glasses provided by BCTC
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Textbooks
The link provided for each book title will take you to Amazon.com. Please note that you are NOT required to purchase the books from Amazon. You may purchase the books from any vendor.
First Year Students
Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring (5th Edition) – by Greg Fletcher (Textbook & On-Line Access Card)
This textbook and on-line access card must be purchased from your Instructor. You will be given information at the New Student Orientation.
Not available through Amazon.com
Workbook with Lab Manual for Fletcher’s Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring, (5th Edition) – by Gregory W Fletcher
ISBN #: 978-1-337-40451-8Â
National Electric Code (NEC) 2017 (1st Edition)- by National Fire Protection Association
ISBN #: 978-1-45591-279-7Â
Second & Third Year Students
Understanding Motor Controls (3rd Edition) – by Stephen L. Herman
ISBN #: 978-1-30549-812-9
Electrical Wiring Commercial (16th Edition) – by Ray C. Mullin and Phil Simmons
ISBN #: 978-1-33710-188-2
Electrical Wiring Industrial (16th Edition) – by Stephen L. Herman
ISBN #: 978-1-33710-192-9
Tool / Supply / Protective Equipment
Quantity Needed | Level 1, 2, or 3 | Approximate Cost | Suggested Vendor | |
Footwear Requirement: Hard-sole leather work shoe | 1 pair | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | TBD | Any store |
9″ Side Cutting Pliers (Lineman’s) | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $29.00 | Klein or Ideal |
Phillips-Tip Screwdriver | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $9.00 | Klein or Ideal |
Wire Stripper | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $15.00 | Klein or Ideal |
Tape Measure or Folding Foot Rule | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $8.00 | Klein or Ideal or Stanley |
Slotted-Tip Screwdriver | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $9.00 | Klein or Ideal |
Utility Knife | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $5.00 | Klein |
Pump Pliers/Channel Lock Pliers | 2 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $20.00 each | Klein or Ideal |
Torpedo Level | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $20.00 | Klein or Ideal |
Diagonal Pliers | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $20.00 | Klein or Ideal |
Needle Nose Pliers | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $20.00 | Klein or Ideal |
Non-Contact Voltage Tester | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $20.00 | Klein or Ideal or Fluke |
* BCTC will pay for one pair of safety glasses (if required) and may assist with payment for the testing fees or core certification tests (first time only).  Additional safety glasses and testing fees must be paid by the student.
Program Entrance Recommendations:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Algebra I or Geometry
- Problem-solving / troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to distinguish color
Career Pathways:
- Electrician
- Commercial & Industrial Equipment Repairer
- Sales Engineer – Electrical Products