West Georgia Technical College Waco, Georgia

The Electrician program at West Georgia Technical College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the electrical field. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab experience, allowing students to master essential electrical concepts and techniques. Students will delve into electrical theory, learn about the National Electrical Code (NEC), and gain practical skills in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring. Through hands-on projects and simulated scenarios, students develop expertise in wiring techniques, conduit bending, electrical systems installation, and troubleshooting. The program also covers topics such as motor controls and potentially Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), preparing graduates for a wide range of career opportunities. The duration of the program is typically one to two years, leading to a diploma or associate degree. Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions as electricians, electrician’s helpers, or electrical technicians, and can pursue apprenticeships to become licensed journeyman electricians. Graduates should expect to start their careers in the Carrollton, GA area but may find employment throughout Georgia and beyond.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at West Georgia Technical College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.