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The Electrical Mechanics Diploma provides professional electrician training in Cleveland. Students who take this program will learn about electrical theory, blueprints, motor control and maintenance, wiring methods, electrical controls, electrical calculations, lighting, alarm systems, circuits, high-voltage, 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.

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5025 East Royalton Road,
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 440-526-1660

Facilities

The Electrician training in Cleveland is designed to simulate the real world environment. Students receive hands-on training in laboratory environments that feature 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
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

Student Achievement Information

2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 45%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: 49%
2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70%
2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: 71%
Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: 89.28%
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Occupations

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Electricians
Helpers--Electricians
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
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Financing

Federal Education Loans: $19,359.84
Private Education Loans: $0
Institutional Payment Plans:$0
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Institutional Costs

Tuition: $22,800
Books & Supplies: $2,800
Lab/Tech Fee: $1,500
Reg. Fee: $100
Total Cost: $27,200

Transportation and Living Expenses

Transportation: $424
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399
Room & Board (Independent): $796
Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399
Personal Expenses: $251

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