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Program Description

CTECS Electrical program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power, and DC and AC motors, controls and electrical distribution panels.  Low voltage wiring including CAT 6 is taught and practiced, along with instruction and use of test equipment.  The student will learn safe use of the hand/portable tools and materials of the trade; proper use of materials, theory for planning, layout, fabrication, and integration of electrical installation; theory for DC, AC and poly-Phase current transformers, transmission and their application, control and protective devices; safe use of ladders, staging, and scaffolds and national, state and local standards and codes including state licensing requirements.

For more information about our programs please view CTECS Program of Studies.

  • Demonstrate Safety for both On and Off Campus production work
  • OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 credentialing
  • First Aid/CPR/AED credentialing
  • Understand career opportunities in the electrical career
  • Demonstrate proficiency in career related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and science
  • Understand electrical processes and materials
  • Demonstrate safe hand and portable tool uses.
  • Operates stationery equipment used in the electrical field.
  • Demonstrate basic electrical construction blueprint reading and sketching
  • Demonstrate skills for high quality residential/light commercial electrical construction
  • Understand and apply National Electrical Code and State of Connecticut Building Codes
  • Perform residential and commercial construction projects for customers off-campus
  • Demonstrate the ability to complete a job application and interview and to perform entry-level job readiness and electrical career skills
  • Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL)

  • Arc Flash Certification
  • Building Science Principles Certificate
  • CT-DOL – Apprenticeship Related Instruction 720 Hours
  • Ladder & Scaffolding Certification
  • Lock Out Tag Out Certification
  • NOCTI – Electrical Construction Technology
  • OSHA – 10, 30 Certification – CFR – 1926
  • Powder Actuated Tools

  • Residential, Commercial or Industrial Electrician
  • Solar Photovoltaic Installations
  • Energy Conservation Representative
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Voice/Video/Data Installations
  • Low Voltage/Alarm/Surveillance Installations
  • Electrical Inspector
  • Electrical Lineperson
  • Sales Representative

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Construction Management

Contact Information

Pat Ciarleglio
Education Consultant, Architecture and Construction Careers (Licensed Trades)
Pat.Ciarleglio@cttech.org
860-807-2226