Electricity

Shared Time

Application Closed. Deadline to apply was April 8.

Middletown Location:

2 Swartzel Drive, Middletown 07748

Contact:

Phone: 732-671-0650
Fax: 732-671-7455

Teachers:

Mr. Ray Estenes

Ms. Trichele Petach

High School Program Description

Electricity is a two-year program offering HIGH SCHOOL students an opportunity to learn and experience the skills necessary to achieve an entry-level position in the electrical contracting field. The curriculum includes class work instruction in electrical theory in Ohm's Law, Power and AC & DC Circuitry. Students will be able to perform calculations of resistance, current, voltage and wattage in series and parallel circuits. The National Electrical Code plays a major role in the course of study. The curriculum offers hand-on work, as well as resume writing, job application, and interviewing skills.

Career Pathways

Occupational

  • Residential Electrician/Contractor

  • Journeyman/Commercial Electrician

  • Maintenance Electrician

  • Plant Electrician

Program Skills And Tasks

  • Installation of residential outlet and lighting circuits

  • Comprehensive introduction to the National Electrical Code

  • Conduit bending and installation practices for Metallic and PVC

  • Electrical Services & Components

  • Commercial and Industrial wiring methods

  • Major appliance and heating circuits and controls

  • Coaxial wiring for cable TV and CCTV

  • Category 5 wiring and techniques

Important Information

  • Opportunity to be employed with a local electrical contractor through MCVSD Structured Learning program

  • Involvement in SKILLS USA through state contests and national membership

Continuing Education

  • Pennsylvania College of Tech

  • New England Institute of Technology

  • SUNY Delhi University

  • Lincoln Technical Institute

  • Everest Institute

  • Eastwick College (HoHoKus School of Trade & Technical Services)

High School Credits Earned

Level 1

Electricity 1

10 credits

CTE Math I

5 credits

CTE Science I

5 credits

Level 2

Electricity 2

10 credits

CTE Math II

5 credits

CTE Science II

5 credits

Total:

40 credits

Certificates Upon Graduation

MCVSD Program Certificate
MCVSD Skills Profile