Electrical Construction

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
Choose this program to prepare for an exciting career as an electrician. Students become registered electrician trainees with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and are awarded work experience hours upon completion. Occupational choices are extensive in the field; many graduates work in the construction industry, while others work in manufacturing or maintenance. In BTC's Electrician program, you'll learn how to install, maintain, and repair residential, commercial, industrial and renewable electrical systems. You will also learn how to read blueprints and schematics, bend and install conduits, program VFDs and PLCs, and troubleshoot circuits.
Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising, & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 752-8345 ext. outreach@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$9,300.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

66

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first. To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Electrician

Completion rate

90%

Employment rate

79%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.46

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,345.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Electrician

Construction

47%

Manufacturing

13%

Other Industries

12%

Retail Trade

9%

Wholesale Trade

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
70
Completion rate
90%
Average number of students who completed each year
23
Gender
Male
92%
Female
8%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
71%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
10%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
26%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
18%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
36%
Some college experience, but no degree
45%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%