Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville McMinnville, Tennessee

The Electrician program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career as an electrician. The curriculum typically covers a broad spectrum of electrical topics, including residential, commercial, and industrial wiring techniques, electrical theory, blueprint reading, and national and local electrical codes. A major emphasis is placed on hands-on training, providing students with practical experience in wiring circuits, installing electrical systems, troubleshooting faults, and operating testing equipment. Students learn to interpret blueprints, understand electrical schematics, and apply safety regulations in various work environments.

The program likely prepares students for entry-level positions as electricians working for contractors, construction companies, or maintenance departments. It also often provides a foundation for further advancement within the electrical field, such as becoming a master electrician or starting their own business. Alignment with standards like NCCER are common, and the program’s content is often structured to prepare graduates for industry certifications and eventual state licensing. The duration of the program varies, but it’s generally designed to be completed in a timeframe suitable for entry-level employment in the electrical trades, possibly taking between 12 and 18 months depending on the program structure.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville 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.