Electrician

The Electrician certificate at Southwestern Community College is a one-to-two-year program at this public college in Creston, IA. Under CIP code 46.0302 in the electrical trades field, the program introduces students to electrical theory, wiring methods, national electrical codes, and workplace safety relevant to the electrician trade.

Southwestern Community College also offers a two-to-four-year Electrician certificate for students seeking a more extended pathway in this field. Related programs at the school include Carpentry/Carpenter, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. This shorter certificate is designed for students who want to enter the electrical trades workforce more quickly.