Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, North Carolina

The Electrician program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic electrical field. This program typically equips students with a strong foundation in electrical theory, wiring methods, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and safety regulations. Students engage in hands-on training in well-equipped labs, utilizing modern tools and equipment to simulate real-world scenarios, often learning the process of installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The curriculum may also delve into areas like motor controls and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as electricians, electrical technicians, or electrical apprentices. Graduates are often highly sought after by local electrical contractors, construction companies, and industrial facilities. Depending on the program structure and local regulations, completion may allow students to pursue further electrical licensing after gaining necessary work experience.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community 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.