Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, South Carolina

The Electrician program at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is designed to provide students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the electrical trade. This program typically combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory experience. Students learn about electrical theory, wiring techniques, blueprint reading, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The program emphasizes safety protocols and best practices in the electrical field. The duration is usually around one to two years, potentially culminating in an Associate’s degree or a diploma/certificate. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as electricians in residential, commercial, or industrial settings. They may also pursue careers as electrical technicians, maintenance electricians, or electrical inspectors. Furthermore, the program aims to prepare graduates for apprenticeship programs and eventual licensure as qualified electricians.

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