Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, Washington

The Electrician program at Big Bend Community College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the high-demand electrical trades. The program offers a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experience, covering essential topics such as electrical theory, blueprint reading, the National Electrical Code (NEC), wiring methods, and electrical safety. Students will learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Depending on the program structure, the curriculum may also delve into areas like motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and renewable energy technologies. A significant portion of the program is devoted to hands-on practice, allowing students to develop proficiency in wiring techniques, circuit troubleshooting, and electrical system installation. Graduates of the program may be eligible to pursue apprenticeships or entry-level positions as electricians, electrical technicians, or maintenance personnel, and may be well-prepared to take certification exams required for state licensing. The program is intended to be a stepping stone to a rewarding and well-compensated career as a skilled electrical professional.

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