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Residential and Commercial Electrician CCP
Residential and Commercial Electrician CCP
at Palm Beach State College
Miami Catalog
The world would not function as it does today without electricity. Choosing a career as an electrician will provide you with a skill you can take anywhere and be successful. A long-term electrician career requires strong problem-solving skills as well as manual dexterity and the ability to work in different environments. The student will have opportunity to gain all the skills required to become an entry-level electrician in the areas of residential and commercial applications.
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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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$37,650
$49,640
$68,000
$18.1
$23.86
$32.69
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Admission Requirements
- No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have complete homeschooling)
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to link and view TABE Standards.
- Attend a program information session and meet with the Trade and Industry advisor. Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum TABE test scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption.