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For over 30 years, InterCoast Colleges has been a leading provider of career training in California. Since 2008, InterCoast has offered an Electrical Training Program emphasizing hands-on learning, safety protocols, and the required skills to equip students to begin an electrical career.
Comprehensive Programs Tailored to In-Demand Fields
Approved by California’s Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) for the whole curriculum, InterCoast’s Electrical Training Program provides a strong foundation in electrical theory, wiring, and installation fundamentals. The curriculum covers everything from basic math concepts to training in motor controls. Students gain practical experience through extensive hands-on training labs utilizing tools and equipment commonly used in the workplace.
The program features specific training in key electrical fields, including commercial, industrial, and residential wiring. This direct approach allows students to gain expertise in the type of electrical work they are most interested in pursuing.
By offering a multitude of training under one program, InterCoast empowers graduates to meet the needs of various electrical employers for entry-level employment.
Hands-On Training
InterCoast utilizes hands-on teaching methods to engage students and bring electrical concepts to life. Instructors use a blend of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on labs, and interactive media to appeal to diverse learning styles.
The online portion of the program features virtual lab experiences that enable students to learn various scenarios and then practice them on campus safely. This blended online/on-campus approach provides flexibility along with real-world skills.
Knowledge assessments and observations help the instructors identify students’ strengths and weaknesses so instructors can provide targeted support. InterCoast aims to foster collaboration between students at different skill levels to maximize their growth. Mentorships with knowledgeable professionals offer invaluable perspectives in the electrical trade.
This multifaceted instruction, combining traditional techniques with modern tools, gives students well-rounded training applicable to the entry-level electrical environment.
Emphasizing Electrical Safety
Safety is paramount in any electrical program, and InterCoast sets a high bar. OSHA safety standards are integrated throughout the curriculum, and not just treated as an add-on. Proper use of personal protective equipment, hazard awareness, and risk prevention are instilled during each lab training session.
Students are required to demonstrate safe working habits through hands-on skill assessments. The instructor reinforces safety best practices and encourages discussion of potential job site hazards. InterCoast aims to create an inherent culture of safety that students will carry into their electrical careers.
The program also emphasizes the importance of continual safety education. Students are kept up to date on the latest National Electrical Code standards, regulations, and requirements to prevent complacency. InterCoast’s safety training gives graduates the confidence to excel in any electrical environment.
The InterCoast Advantage
InterCoast’s Electrical Training Program provides the ideal blend of broad foundations and specific technical training to prepare graduates for entry-level electrical success. Hands-on labs, simulations, safety protocols, and industry input give students real-world entry-level training valued by many employers.
InterCoast’s years of training experience, passionate instructors, and continual program evolution allow graduates to enter the electrical workforce with in-demand skills confidently. Students seeking an efficient path into a rewarding entry-level electrical career need look no further than InterCoast Colleges.
Citations:
[1] https://intercoast.edu/programs/electrical-training-program/
[2] https://intercoast.edu/learn/electrical-training/intercoast-electrician.html
[3] https://electricalschool.org/electrician-training-at-intercoast-college/
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