Residential Electrician

at Delgado Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

The Residential Electrician C.T.S. Program is designed to prepare students for residential entry-level electrician positions. Building and equipping electrical power generating homes that use electrical energy for heating, lighting, cooling are other operations among the career opportunities for which students will prepare.

Residential electricians are likely the type of electrician who we are all most familiar with. Ultimately, domestic electricians are responsible for installing and repairing any and all electrical wiring in a residential setting. From the breaker unit to the wire running across the walls in the attic, domestic electricians are the go-to pros for any household electrical work.

Takes

2 Years

Costs

$2.5k

Leads to

$61.6k careers

Example Career

Electricians

Architecture & Construction

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Architecture & Construction

Showing wage data for: New Orleans

Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$38,470

$61,590

$104,180

$18.49

$29.61

$50.09

Realistic

Conventional

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

Graduates of Delgado's Residential Electrician program can pursue entry-level roles as electricians in residential construction, wiring homes and troubleshooting electrical systems. Entry-level wages range from $18 to $28 per hour, depending on location.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Credentials: Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Residential Electrician.
Courses of Interest:

Electrical Wiring
Blueprint Reading

Residential Electrician at Delgado Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

Standardized Test

In order to sit for the national certification exam, you must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; therefore, it's recommended you have this within 6 months of enrolling for this course. To participate in the retail externships, you must apply and fulfill all state and local pharmacy requirements. This will include a background check and drug test. There is no guarantee for externship placement.

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Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-671-6474

Website

Delgado Community College

615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119