Residential and Commercial Electrical

Flip on the Switch to Your Future and be Wired for Success

Four students work in an electricity classroom, working in pairs to wire junction boxes mounted to a wall.
Brighten your future with the skills of an electrician and illuminate your path from novice to expert. Get
plugged into electrical fundamentals and code. Spark your knowledge of wiring, grounding and advanced techniques. Electrify your future in installations and layouts. Equip yourself with the skills to light up homes and businesses, handle emergencies, and explore alternative energy sources.

What You Can Learn

Units of Study

  • Electrical Fundamentals
  • Introduction to The National Electrical Code
  • Conductor Properties
  • Emergency Power
  • Electrical Planning
  • Professional Techniques for Electricians
  • Advanced Branch Circuits and Feeders
  • Transformers
  • Basic Motor Control
  • Alternative Energy-Wind/Solar
  • Wiring Methods
  • Electrical Installations
  • Branch Circuits and Feeders 
  • Grounding
  • Electrical Planning and Print Reading

What You Can Earn

Available High School Academic Credits
At district request, students may earn:
  • English
  • Science
Licensing/Industry-Based Certifications
Students have opportunities to earn:
  • OSHA 10 Construction Industry
  • National Occupation Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Certification
  • Ironridge Pitched Roof Solar Installation Certification
Work-Based Learning
Organizations that support this program:
  • CM Armitage
  • Monroe 2 BOCES Operations and Maintenance
  • RADEC Corporation
  • Tambe Electric Inc.
  • Douglass Electric Co. Inc
  • IBEW Local 86/JATC
  • Agile Manufacturing

Where You Can Go

Career Opportunities
Minimal Requirement Beyond CTE
  • ElectricianApprentice
Additional Education and/or Experience
  • Electrician
  • Electrical Inspector
  • Electrical Contractor
  • Engineer
Postsecondary Pathways
Dual Enrollment
  • • Monroe Community College
    • System Electricity (ELT130)
Articulation Agreements
  • • Alfred State

Program Videos

Intro Video
Presentation Hosted by CTE Students

Get Started

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how Career & Technical Education at WEMOCO can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.