CTE ELECTRICALSUCCESS IN THE FIELD
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Success in the field
The following are the qualities and skills that are necessary for success in the field of Electricity:
- Visual skills are necessary to identify electrical wires by color
- Dexterity is necessary in order to perform the many tasks that require steady hands and good eye-hand coordination
- Detail orientation is necessary because electricians perform many tasks that require precise measurements
- Math skills are necessary because electricians use basic algebraic formulas on a daily basis
- Physical skills are necessary to move electrical components weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as the ability to move around all day while running wire and connecting fixtures to the wire
- Diagnostic skills are necessary to find, diagnose, and repair electrical problems
- Organizational skills are necessary to maintain safety
- Mechanical skills are necessary to take apart major parts for repairs and be able to put them back together
- Customer-service skills are necessary for residential electricians who discuss electrical problems and their solutions with customers
- Business skills are necessary for self-employed electricians who must be able to bid on new jobs, track inventory, and plan payroll and work assignments
FRAMEWORKS
The Electricity Frameworks identify the competencies that students will have the opportunity to learn in a four-year time span.
Articulation Agreements
Our Electricity program has local articulation agreements with Keene State College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 7), which recognize credits beyond a standard 3 credit state recognition.
These agreements allow for a seamless continuation of education for our students.