Electrician

Electrician is offered as a 1-to-2-year certificate at Merced College, a public institution located in Merced, CA. This program provides foundational training in electrical theory, wiring, circuitry, National Electrical Code requirements, and safe work practices, preparing students for entry-level employment in the electrical trades.

Classified under CIP code 46.0302 in the construction trades field, this certificate is one of multiple electrician and electrical training options at Merced College. Related programs at the school include an Electrician certificate at the 2-to-4-year level, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, offering students a wide range of vocational pathways.