The Electrical Mechanics Associate of Applied Science degree provides professional electrician training in Cleveland. The program offers courses in composition and math, along with residential, commercial and industrial electrical training. Students learn about electrical theory, blueprints, motor control and maintenance, wiring methods, electrical controls, electrical calculations, lighting, alarm systems, circuits, high-voltage, PLCs, National Electrical Code and much more. Students receive industry experienced instruction and hands on electrician training.
This electrician training in Cleveland is designed to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge in electrical installation, maintenance and repair to enter the workforce as an entry-level electrician or maintenance electrician.
campus links
5025 East Royalton Road,
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 440-526-1660
Facilities
The Electrician program in Cleveland is designed to simulate the real world environment. Students receive hands-on training in a laboratory environment that features similar electrical components and scenarios encountered in the Electrician field. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses. Also, computer labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Maximum class size is 30 students. Theory classes are limited to a 30:1 student/teacher ratio and labs are limited to a 20:1 ratio.
Career Outlook
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“As the population grows, electricians will be needed to wire new homes, restaurants, schools, and other structures that will be built to accommodate the growing population. In addition, older buildings will require improvements to their electrical systems to meet modern codes and accommodate higher electricity consumption due to the greater use of electronic equipment in houses and workplaces. New technologies also are expected to continue to spur demand for these workers.”
Course List
AGE 101 Team Dynamics
AGE 102 Creative Problem Solving
AGE 103 Organizational Communication
AGE 104 Customer Service
AGE 105 Fundamental Concepts of Technical Writing
AGE 106 Professional & Social Development
AGE 201 Business and Professional Presentations
AGE 202 Analysis & Development of Applied Technical Writing
AGE 203 Communication in Interviewing
EM 112 Residential Electricity I
EM 114 Residential Electricity II
EM 115 Commercial Electricity I
EM 116 Industrial Electricity I
EM 117 Commercial Electricity II
EM 118 Industrial Electricity II
EM 202 Energy Management Systems
EM 203 Programmable Logic Controllers
EM 220 Blueprint Reading and Application