Electrician

Electrician is a short-term certificate program (1 to 2 years) offered at McDowell Technical Community College, a public institution in Marion, NC. This program is part of the electrical trades field (CIP 46.0302) and covers foundational electrical theory, wiring methods, national electrical code, and safety procedures relevant to entry-level work in the electrical industry.

This certificate provides a starting point for students pursuing a career in the electrical trades, and a longer 2-to-4-year Electrician certificate is also available at McDowell Technical Community College for those seeking additional training. Other programs on the Marion campus include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician.