Rockingham Community College Wentworth, North Carolina

The Electrician program at Rockingham Community College provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the high-demand field of electrical technology. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training in a lab setting, allowing students to gain practical experience in electrical wiring, conduit bending, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and troubleshooting techniques. Students learn to interpret blueprints, install electrical systems according to the National Electrical Code (NEC), and apply safety procedures. The program typically takes one to two years to complete, depending on whether students pursue a certificate or associate’s degree. Graduates of the Electrician program are prepared for entry-level positions as electrical technicians, construction electricians, maintenance electricians, or to pursue further education and apprenticeship opportunities leading to licensure as a qualified electrician. The program emphasizes the importance of safety, quality workmanship, and ethical conduct in the electrical trade, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities of this dynamic industry.

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