Construction Electrician Diploma

Program Information

The Anoka Technical College Construction Electrician diploma is an 82-credit program designed to develop skills in the installation and testing of electrical fixtures. Students will study wiring, including blueprint reading, wiring code, electrical theory and wiring laboratory. Many graduates of this program join unions to complete their apprenticeship training.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Work safely amongst others.
2. Troubleshoot electrical circuits using proper technique.
3. Design and install single family dwelling circuits to NEC standards.
4. Design and install commercial and industry circuits to NEC standards.
5. Design and install control circuits to NEC standards.
6. Effectively follow verbal and written instructions.
7. Identify code articles that pertain to the project.

Industry and Career Outlook

As a construction electrician, program graduates will work with electrical materials on construction and remodeling jobs. More specifically, construction electricians plan, assemble, install and test electrical fixtures, apparatus and wiring that is used in both new and existing buildings. Construction electricians must have complete knowledge of electrical codes, theory and materials in order to correctly install and troubleshoot all types of electrical equipment and controls as required for each type of building.

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Accreditation/Certification

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Two year Construction Electrician Program Approval

Endorsements

The Construction Electrician diploma is approved by:

• State Board of Electricity
• Twin Cities Joint Apprenticeship Committee,
• Many unions in the upper Midwest including:
  • Local 110 (St. Paul)
  • Local 292 (Minneapolis)
  • Local 343 (Mankato)
  • Local 242 (Duluth)
  • Local 294 (Bemidji and Iron Range)
  • Local 1426 (Fargo, East Grand Forks and Grand Forks)
  • Local 426 (Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Colorado and Kansas)

Program Start Dates

Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January**

**Students who start in the spring will need longer to complete due to course prerequisites.

Graduation Requirements

Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

Faculty Contact

Brian Schelkoph: 763-576-4228

For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu