Electricity Program

Instructor: Gerry Castonguay

Students in the Electricity Program will develop skills in the installation of electronic
systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

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Provides students the opportunity to . . .

• learn how to apply the national electrical code in electrical installations.

• apply classroom subjects in real world projects.

• perform troubleshooting and electrical maintenance for the school department and non profit organizations. Develop paid co-op employment experience.

Career Opportunities . . .

Electrical maintenance in industrial facilities.
Electrical installations
Security & alarm installations
Power distribution installation & repair instrumentation

Course Topics . . .

• Basic Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Hand & Power tools
• Construction math
• Basic & electrical blue prints
• DATA com & TEL com wiring
• Basic rigging
• Conduit bending
• Fasteners & Anchors
• DC & SC Theory
• NEC. Usage
• Test equipment
• Residential & commercial wiring
• Conductor installation
• Electric lighting
• Basic motor controls
• Over current protection

 

Students enrolling in the Electricity Program should be able to . . .

• add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers & fractions.
• understand basic algebraic formulas.
• work independently as well as part of a team.
• work on stepladders & scaffolding
• demonstrate a good attendance record.
• work with minimal supervision in a team setting.
• read at a lexile level of 1000 or greater.

Partnership programs

Associated Builders & Contractors of Maine.

Students are required to purchase . . .

• State of Maine helper
electrician’s license $50.00
• Calculator $10.00
Approximate cost: $60.00
(Have suitable work clothes & work shoes)