Electrical

The Electrical Program at Upper Cape Tech prepares young men and women for a career in an ever-changing field. Electricity and how it is generated, transmitted, used, and stored will always be a necessary commodity in a high-tech modern America. Students will study older methods, current state-of-the art, and future technologies in order to excel in the working world. As long as our environment consumes electricity, there will be a demand for trained professionals in the electrical field.

Career Opportunities

Our Electrical program provides student with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

  • Construction Electrician

  • Project Manager

  • Alarm Specialist

  • Solar Photovoltaic Installer

  • Fiber Optic Technician

  • Lighting Designer

  • Electrical Engineer

  • Military Construction Electrician

  • Electrical Sales and Distribution

  • Maintenance Electrician

Certifications

  • Plumbing & Heating students prepare to earn certificates in:

  • OSHA 10 Certification

  • Powder Actuated Fastener Training

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Journeyman and Master Electrician's License(s)

  • Commercial Driver's License

  • OSHA 30 and/or HAZWOPER

  • Hoisting License

Program Highlights

  • Residential/Commercial and Industrial Wiring

  • Motor Controls

  • Alarm System Wiring

  • Solar Photovoltaic Systems

  • Hand and Power Tool Safety

  • OHSA 10 Hour Training

  • Electrical Principles and Concepts

  • CAD Training and Plans Reading

  • Electrical Maintenance