Electrical Trades
About the Program
Electricity I 8533 Students develop skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. They also study electrical theory, navigate the National Electrical Code Book, select and install conductors, and work with panel boards, switchboards, and generators. Electricity II 8534 Students continue to develop skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. They also study electrical theory and mathematical problems related to electricity, navigate the National Electrical Code Book, select and install conductors, examine lighting, communication, and power systems, and work with conduit and raceways, panelboards, switchboards, grounding systems, and generators. Come explore careers in the physical side of electrical energy. Electricity is key in construction, electronics, heating / air conditioning, and is vital in most other energy systems for controls. The completion of the new Dominion Power Plant along with the new gas line bringing energy to Brunswick should aid in this class. Hopefully field trips involving the rural power grid network will enhance the demonstrations and guided practice exercises aid students in developing entry level skills needed to work in the electrical field.