G3 Eligible Program- Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Learn more at https://www.brightpoint.edu/training-workforce/g3.
PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs as a residential electrician. This program is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.
CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment. Completion of this degree fulfills the education requirements to take the state electrician journeyman exam.
The college has entered into a regional reciprocity agreement through NC-SARA to accept out-of-state students (except for students residing in California) in our online programs and courses. Students may contact the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) at 804-225-2600 or communications@schev.edu for information related to state agency contacts for complaint resolution. General disclosure information about external certification or licensure requirements outside the state of Virginia may be found at www.brigntpoint.edu/NC-SARA.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of direct and alternating currents, resistance, magnetism, inductance and capacitance in industry practice.
- Install and repair functioning, safe, and efficient residential circuits.
- Apply the National Electrical Code along with State and local codes to the industrial wiring process.
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