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Construction Electrician

Degree Type: Diploma (DIP)
Location: Albert Lea
Program Starts: Fall Start
Total Credits: 74
Course Plan: Two Year
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Would you like to connect with a career that has constant demand for your skills?
The Riverland Construction Electrician Program is designed to train you either as an entry-level Construction Electrician or Maintenance Electrician. Construction Electricians assemble, install, and wire different types of equipment for residential, commercial and industrial installations. Work may include basic circuits, electrical motors and their controls, electronic controls, programmable logic controllers and variable frequency drives. Maintenance Electricians maintain, repair and replace malfunctioning parts and equipment, programmable logic controllers and variable frequency drives, usually in manufacturing or industrial plants. A solid background in math and good reading comprehension are important skills for applicants to this program.

Students gain hands-on, real-world work experience by participating in wiring a new house. This enables you to find solutions to on-the-job challenges under the guidance of expert instructors. You can look forward to an exceptional learning experience that combines classroom, lab settings and required general education classes.


Employment Outlook

Riverland Construction Electrician graduates will be ready to enter the workforce as entry-level construction electricians with union and non-union contractors or entry level maintenance electricians. Students may also pursue a career in electrical sales or low voltage, which would include fire alarm, communications, information technology, home automation and installing satellite TV. This trade offers unlimited opportunities in many areas of the country and there are excellent opportunities for advancement. This outstanding Riverland program opens the door to your future in the electrical industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is forecasting a high demand for skilled technicians in the near future. Ask your Program Advisor what this can mean for you.
Program Fees
Number of Credits:
74
$162.00
Estimated Total Tuition Cost:
$11,988.00
$675
$650
Faculty & Advisors
Allan Henslin, 1st Year Advisor 379-3400 allan.henslin@riverland.edu
Brian Swanson, 2nd Year Advisor 379-3319 brian.swanson@riverland.edu
Dan Rayman 379-3352 dan.rayman@riverland.edu
Jon Sunde 379-3346 jon.sunde@riverland.edu
Steve Vietor 379-3359 steve.vietor@riverland.edu

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