Electrical Construction
Program Description
The Electrical Construction program covers a wide variety of areas within the Electrical Industry, to include: Electrical Safety, DC Theory, use and application of the National Electrical Code, Conduit Bending, Blueprint Reading, NEC Calculations, proper use of Electrical Test Equipment, Residential and Commercial wiring, and Electrical Motor Controls. The program has a strong partnership with local industry groups, and students can earn advanced standing by completing this program. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) provides standards, curriculum and assessments for this program.
| Available Certifications | Available College Credits |
|---|---|
| NCCER: Core NCCER: Level 1 Electrical Assessment JATC/IBEW Apprenticeship Program for qualified students OSHA-10 |
College of Southern Maryland (3 Credits) Morgan State University (3 Credits) University of Maryland Eastern Shore (3 Credits) |
Course Sequence
Foundations of Building and Construction Technology (NCCER)
Electrical Construction 1
Electrical Construction 2
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elective | Foundations of Building and Construction Technology (NCCER) |
Electrical Construction 1 | Electrical Construction 2 |
| 2 | Health/Fitness for Life Requirement | Elective | Electrical Construction 1 | Electrical Construction 2 |
| 3 | Fine Arts | Financial Literacy | Elective | Electrical Construction 2 |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Elective |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
| 7 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 8 | Technology Education Requirement | Elective | Elective | Elective |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
North Point High School- Students apply in 8th grade