Electrical Technology
Get the Skills to Begin a Career as an Electrical Technician in as few as 9 Months
From specialty trade contractors to communications companies, today's Electrical Technicians can work for a variety of employers. Many Electrical Technicians work for residential contractors or commercial builders. Day to day job duties may include reading electrical blueprints, wiring and installation of junction boxes, outlet boxes and lighting. Manufacturing companies and factories also employ Electrical Technicians to install and maintain their complex electrical equipment and machinery. Communications and technology companies utilize technicians to install various types of cable, splice and prepare cable connections, and test signal efficiencies. Additional employment opportunities may include security companies, home improvement and home entertainment installation, civil traffic departments, healthcare facilities and more.
Program Details
- Program offered at: YTI-York
- Program length: 9 months
- Credit Hours: 48
- Graduates earn a diploma
How/When to Apply
We start new sessions on a regular basis.
Next Start Date: July 19, 2021
At YTI Career Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier!
Class Schedule
The Electrical Technology program is offered in a Hybrid instruction delivery format, with didactic instruction occurring online, and hands-on labs occurring on campus. Online instruction is primarily asynchronous, with assignments and homework accessible 24 hours a day/seven days per week through the Learning Management System (LMS). Labs are scheduled 2-3 times per week. Students will need to reserve approximately 25-30 hours per week for on-campus labs, online educational activities and study.
Course Listings
GSDE 1850 Career Success Seminar
ELDE 1110 Math and Algebra for Trades
ELDE 1120 Tools and Tool Safety
ELDE 1130 Communications for Trades
ELDE 1140 Computer Applications for Trades
ELDE 1210 Basic Electricity
ELDE 1220 Residential Wiring Techniques
ELDE 1230 Commercial Wiring Techniques
ELDE 1240 Residential Compliance
ELDE 1250 Commercial Compliance
GSDE 1863 Professional Development
ELDE 1310 Three Phase Electricity
ELDE 1320 Industrial Electrical Applications I/Ladder Logic
ELDE 1330 Professional Development Industrial Electrical
ELDE 1340 Binary Math
ELDE 1350 Motors and Generators
Tuition
Tuition Cost: $15,000
Additional Fees: $3,720
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
