In the 2-year Electrical Technology training program, students are introduced to the generation and distribution of AC/DC electricity, residential and commercial wiring methods, industrial motor controls and electronics, as well as utilizing green technologies such as solar while incorporating current NEC codes and WAC/RCW rules, laws, and procedures with hands-on application. Graduates will have acquired 3,000 clock hours and may qualify as third-year recognized electrical trainees by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries towards the journeyman certification.
Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in an externship. From wiring a home to installing sustainable energy saving solar panels and creating efficient solutions for manufacturing, there are many avenues within the field for graduates of the program. As industry seeks to create efficiencies through the use of automation and retrofitting outdated structures, the knowledge and skills you can develop over the course of the two-year program may also prepare you for a number of industry certifications.
Watch Solar Power Generation at Perry Tech thanks to funding from Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program.
According to Washington State Law, students are required to obtain an electrical training certificate from the Department of Labor & Industries prior to beginning the Electrical Technology program. Your instructor will provide additional information for this during your first week of class.
Schedule Tour
Students in the Electrical Technology program have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree from YVC along with their PTI certificate. For more information, Click Here
We want to make sure the program you choose is right for you. If you're interested in Electrical, you may also be interested in studying Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology. Click Here to explore the program.
