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Electrician Training
Electrician Training
at Atlantic Technical College
Miami Catalog
Learn basic electrical principles, residential wiring, commercial wiring, trouble diagnosis and repair procedures, the use of tools of the trade for installations and trouble-shooting; blueprint reading; interpretation of electrical symbols; splicing and connecting wires, installation of conduit, and safe work practices. Program content also includes building and wiring codes, including the National Electrical Code. Emphasis is placed on skill development, and much of the program is project based. Special Note: With additional successful testing, the completion of this program may be used as a substitute for the first year of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
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Electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
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