Electrician

A shortage of qualified electricians, residential wire installers, and workers in the electrical trades has created the need for trained personnel in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Electrical Diploma track is designed for those seeking entry level employment in the Electrical Trades and is a pathway to Virginia Tradesman Licensure. Successful completion of the two year Construction Technology Electrical Diploma meets eligibility requirements for those seeking Virginia Tradesman Licensure. In addition, a minimum of two years of documented work experience in the trade is required for licensure The Electrical Diploma (including the integrated Electrical Trades Career Studies Certificate) provides training based on the current Virginia adoption of the National Electric Code (NEC). In addition, the track provides training and a pathway that can lead to a number of construction related credentials including Contractor Licensure, OSHA 10-30 Construction Industry Safety Training, and NABCEP Entry Level PV Installer Testing.

Construction Technology Diploma, Electrical Track
Four semesters

First Year

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 110 3 0 3
BLD 215 2 0 2
ELE 110 * 2 2 3
ELE 115 * 3 0 3
ELE 127 * 2 3 3
ELE 199 * 2 3 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 14 8 17  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 111 2 2 3
BLD 190 0 3 3
BLD 200 2 0 2
ELE 135 * 2 2 3
ELE 151 * 2 3 3
ELE 173 * 2 2 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 10 12 17  

Second Year

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 101 3 0 3
CST 100 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
COMS 114
ENE 120 3 3 4
ENG 111 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
ENGL 1105
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
SDV 100 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 13 3 14  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 290
or 0 9 3
BLD 298
ENG 113 3 0 3
ITE 152 3 0 3
MTH 111 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 9 9 12  

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Classes for these 24 credits count for one year toward licensure

Diploma counts two years toward licensure