Electrical Construction

at Nunez Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth.

In this program, students will learn to build, install, maintain and repair electrical systems that provide heat, light, and/or power for residential, commercial, and industrial structures through courses offering a combination of theory and hands-on learning.

The following programs are available in this field of study:

Certificate of Technical Studies, Electrical Construction
Certificate of Technical Studies, Electrical Construction - Advanced

Takes

1-2 Years

Costs

$10.5k

Leads to

$57.9k careers

Example Career

Electricians

Architecture & Construction

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Architecture & Construction

Showing wage data for: New Orleans

Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$37,980

$57,880

$78,940

$18.26

$27.83

$37.95

Investigative

Conventional

Realistic

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

Median wages in Louisiana are $24.43/hr. Electricians install and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial electrical and power systems. Depending on their level of skill and certification, some electricians perform more complex maintenance and repair tasks such as repairing factory generators, motors, and transformers. Electricians also offer advice on equipment safety.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Available Programs:

Certificate of Technical Studies, Electrical Construction
Certificate of Technical Studies, Electrical Construction - Advanced

Electrical Construction at Nunez Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

High school diploma or equivalency. Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment institution. This means that regardless of your ACT or COMPASS scores, you are eligible to begin enrolling in classes on our campus.

In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an online application form via Nunez's website. There's more information available here: https://www.nunez.edu/admissions

We accept applications year-round. A new student will need to confirm their classes with the registrar's office before a new semester begins. For more information, contact our Admissions Office. Here are your next steps for connecting with Nunez! Click "Get Started" to go to their admissions page. Apply right away through their portal, if you feel ready. Chat with a counselor to make the process as easy as possible. (We recommend this - community colleges are complicated). If you get stuck, you can always reach out to us at WhereWeGo for help by emailing [email protected] .

Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-278-6467

Website

Nunez Community College

3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043