EHOVE Career Center

Construction Technologies > Industrial Electricity

Endorsed by Building Industries Association

Electricity is designed to prepare students for employment in the areas of residential wiring, commercial installations, conduit bending, industrial motor control and main power supplies. The program covers the identification of many electrical materials and components, use of meters, troubleshooting of circuits, understanding the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, electrical theory and related math and science.
A variety of work-based learning experiences are available to all students at EHOVE. These include job shadowing, guided mentorship during the summer (5th Quarter), and senior job placement. Students with high attendance and grades may be released from school to earn and learn on the job during their senior year.

Program Highlights

Residential blueprint reading and wiring installation
Bending of conduit and installation
Main power supply source installation
Use of several hand tools
Industrial motor control use
Understanding and using programmable controllers
On the job training real work sites

Job Possibilities

Construction electrician in residential and commercial work
Industrial Electrician
Maintenance Electrician
Cable TV service and lineman
Telephone service and lineman
Programmable controller
1 year advanced placement in ABC apprenticeship program

Academic Preparation

EHOVE keeps you on track with the academic credits you need to graduate! You will be ready to get a great job or go on to college.

Personal Qualities Suggested

Good math and reading abilities
Color identification
Good comprehension, interpretation and use of index and glossary

Equipment Students Will Use

Electrician hand tools
Power drills
Meters
Power and hand threaders
Electric panels
Motors
Motor control devices
Programmable controllers

Suggested Courses

Two math courses
Good background in Science

Get Involved

Construction Trades students will become members of Skills USA VICA, an association of trades and industry students. Skills USA VICA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.