South Piedmont Community College Polkton, North Carolina

The Electrician program at South Piedmont Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the high-demand electrical field. This comprehensive program covers essential topics such as electrical theory, the National Electrical Code (NEC), blueprint reading, wiring methods, motor controls, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences, students develop practical abilities using industry-standard tools and equipment. The program emphasizes safety practices and prepares graduates for entry-level positions as electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. It will likely give you the foundation to pursue an electrical apprenticeship. The program duration is generally designed to be completed in one to two years, depending on whether a diploma or degree option is chosen. Career opportunities for graduates include electrical technician, maintenance electrician, construction electrician, and electrical contractor. Many programs also integrate preparation for industry certifications like the NCCER.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at South Piedmont 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.