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Electrician

Florence-Darlington Technical College

CertificateAcademicCIP: 47.0303

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The Electrician Certificate is designed to introduce the students to the foundation theories that govern electricity. The students will become familiar with electrical codes, wiring, print reading, and perform electrical load calculations. Completion of this certificate prepares the student to be an entry-level electrician.

Credits

29 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • South Carolina

    South Carolina

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 49-9081.00

Skills

RepairingOperations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingActive ListeningOperation and ControlReading ComprehensionInstallationJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoring

Knowledge

MechanicalEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityBuilding and ConstructionProduction and ProcessingDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEducation and TrainingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionFinger DexterityDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationInformation OrderingExtent FlexibilityWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningTrunk StrengthVisualizationGross Body EquilibriumStatic StrengthReaction TimeHearing SensitivityWritten Expression

Tasks

  • Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch s
  • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields
  • Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
  • Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.
  • Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.
  • Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, usi
  • Reline furnaces using ramming material.
  • Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, o
  • Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring in
  • Inventory and store parts, tools, and equipment.
  • Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoi
  • Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
  • Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical equipment and machines.
  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equip
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
  • Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
  • Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hyd
  • Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
  • Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances
  • Assemble, install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and dumbwaiters, us
  • Disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and electric

Technology

Facilities management softwareSpreadsheet softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareIndustrial control softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwarePresentation softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareInventory management softwareGraphical user interface development softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

Acid brushesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAlternating current AC power analyzersAmp clamp metersBreaker barsClaw hammersConventional watt metersCordless drillsCrane attachmentsCrescent wrenchesDigital calipersDigital dynamometersDigital hydrometersDigital micrometersAcid scrubbersBand sawsBoom trucksBrick cutting sawsBrick hammersBurner management systemsConveyor beltsCordless power grindersCordless power nibblersCordless sawsCutting torchesDump trucksElectric overhead traveling EOT craneFeed fired heatersFlat cold chisels

Work Values

SupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Wind Turbine Service Technicians49-9081.00
  • Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons49-9045.00
  • Millwrights49-9044.00
  • Maintenance Workers, Machinery49-9043.00
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics49-9041.00
  • Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door49-9012.00
  • Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers47-4021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Variable pitch and variable speed control systems — troubleshoot common faults using diagnostic checklists and industrial control software with reduced oversight at a wind farm.
  • Electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes and infrared testers — apply independently to diagnose wiring and component faults in converter systems during scheduled maintenance cycles.
  • Routine preventive maintenance tasks — perform oil changes, filter replacements, and bolt torque checks on wind turbine drivetrains according to manufacturer intervals at assigned sites.
  • Underground transmission system components — inspect, test, and document condition findings using facilities management software during periodic field maintenance rounds.
  • Wind turbine generator control systems — diagnose recurring operational faults and apply corrective actions using site-specific service bulletins with minimal supervisor involvement.
  • Tower climb inspections — conduct solo ascents to visually assess blade, hub, and nacelle conditions and log findings in a database interface at an operational wind facility.
  • Hydraulic system malfunctions — identify root causes and execute standard repair procedures on pitch actuators and braking systems during scheduled downtime at a utility wind site.
  • Fiber optic sensing and control systems — perform routine functional tests and connection checks using specialized fiber optic equipment during substations maintenance visits.
  • Spare parts inventory accuracy — maintain real-time stock levels in ERP software and generate replenishment requests to sustain uninterrupted repair readiness at a multi-turbine site.
  • Safety and quality control checks — apply post-maintenance verification steps to confirm system integrity before turbine restart in accordance with site test plans.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
31%
Placement Rate
23%