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The Electrical Mechanics Associate of Occupational Studies degree provides professional electrician training in Berkeley. 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 Berkeley 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.

Staff Hours:

Admissions: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
Financial Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
Accounting: Mon & Tue 8am to 6pm, Wed & Thu 8am to 8pm
LRC: Mon 8am to 6pm, Tue-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 5pm
Retention:Mon 8am- 6pm, Tue 8am to 8pm, Wed 8am to 8pm, Thu 8am to 6pm, Fri 8am to 5pm
Career Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
Registrar: Mon & Fri 8am to 6pm, Tues, Wed & Thurs 8am-8pm
Saturday Hours (9am to 5pm)
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

campus links

8580 Evans Avenue, Berkeley, MO 63134
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 314-264-1000

Facilities

The Electrician program in Berkeley 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

EM 112 Residential I
EM 114 Residential II
EM 115 Commercial I
EM 116 Industrial I
EM 117 Commercial II
EM 118 Industrial II
EM 202 Programmable Logic Controllers
EM 203 National Electrical Code (NEC) Review/Project Management
EM 220 Blue Print Reading and Application
GE 101 English Composition I
GE 201 English Composition II
GE 205 College Algebra

Student Achievement Information

2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 36%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: 88%
2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70%
2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: 80%
Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: 98.49%
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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: $27,538.26
Private Education Loans: $0
Institutional Payment Plans:$0
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Institutional Costs

Tuition: $35,100
Books & Supplies: $3,500
Lab/Tech Fee: $2,250
Reg. Fee: $100
Total Cost: $40,950

Transportation and Living Expenses

Transportation: $255
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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