Industrial Electrician

Energy and Utilities
Award
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
85
Locations
Calmar
Entry
Fall
Time to Complete
24 Months
Electrician with hard hat

You will graduate with professional wiring and electrical service experience on your resume. To prepare for your career as an electrician, you will cross-train with Carpentry students to build a house in the community. The comprehensive approach teaches how to wire a house from start to finish including service, required circuits, lighting, National Electric Code (NEC) and other electrical applications used on a job site. Classroom and experiential learning teaches you many facets of the electrical field including; solar energy, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), solid state electronics, motor controls, industrial troubleshooting and residential and commercial electrical construction. Develop your electrical design and PLC programming skills.

There is a workforce shortage of electricians and skilled electrician apprentices. The Industrial Electrician program is approved by the Iowa Electrical Examining Board and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.  Graduates who maintain 95% attendance will receive 2,000 hours towards the 8,000 hours needed towards a Class A Journeyman's license. If you love hands-on electrical work and want to start a career in the energy industry, your talents are in-demand.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$20,338*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$23,398*

Program Supplies

$1,554 - 1,814
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Kibbie Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $4,500 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

NICC Scholarship Eligible

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Learn more about Financial Aid.

Career Outlook

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Enrollment Process

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years.
  4. View the Program Admission Checklist.

In addition to the college enrollment process, applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent and achieve a minimum ALEKS® score of 30. ACT® or SAT® scores are also acceptable.

Program Information

Review program courses, admissions and academic requirements.

Tentative First Year Schedule (Fall, Spring and Summer)*

Fall

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Fundamentals of Electricity-DC
7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.		 Fundamentals of Electricity-DC
7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.		 Fundamentals of Electricity-DC
7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.		 Fundamentals of Electricity-DC
7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.		  
Electrical Installation
9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.		 Electrical Installation
9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.		 Electrical Installation
9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.		 Electrical Installation
9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.		  
National Electrical Code I
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.		 National Electrical Code I
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.		 National Electrical Code I
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.		 Electrical Materials Identification
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.		  
Technical Math
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.		 Commercial Residential Lab I
(Option 1)
1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.		 Technical Math
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.		 Commercial Residential Lab I
(Option 2)
1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.		  

Spring

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Fundamentals of Electricity-AC
8:00 a.m.-9:55 a.m.		 Fundamentals of Electricity-AC
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.		 The College Experience
10:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.		 Fundamentals of Electricity-AC
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.		  
The College Experience
10:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.		 National Electrical Code II
10:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.		 Commercial Residential Lab I
(Option 1)
1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.		 National Electrical Code II
10:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.		  
Commercial Residential Lab I
(Option 1)
1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.		 Construction Print Reading/
Electrical Blueprint Reading
1:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.		   Construction Print Reading/
Electrical Blueprint Reading
1:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.		  
  Basic Construction Skills
3:30 p.m.-4:25 p.m.		   Basic Construction Skills
3:30 p.m.-4:25 p.m.		  

Summer

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Commercial-Residential Lab III
7:30 a.m.-10:10 a.m.		 Commercial-Residential Lab III
7:30 a.m.-10:10 a.m.		 Commercial-Residential Lab III
7:30 a.m.-10:10 a.m.		 Construction Equipment Operation
TBA		 Construction Equipment Operation
TBA
Motor Control Principles
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.		 Motor Control Principles
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.		 Motor Control Principles
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.		    

*Proposal only and is subject to change.

Additional Information

The Industrial Electrician program is approved by the Iowa Electrical Examining Board and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Graduates who maintain 95% attendance will receive 2,000 hours towards the 8,000 hours needed towards a Class A Journeyman's license.

Safety Sensitive Program Drug and Alcohol Policy & Procedure

Students in safety sensitive programs must present themselves free from the use of all illegal drugs, free from the use and effects of alcohol and aware of the effects of prescription medication. Consequently, the use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs by students in these areas is prohibited. Students are required to submit to drug and alcohol screens under the procedures set out in the Safety Sensitive Program Drug and Alcohol Policy & Procedure.

Transfer Information

The Industrial Electrician program maintains formal articulation agreements with the institutions listed below. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer college or university to verify that their planned courses at NICC will meet necessary requirements. Learn more about transferring from NICC.

Program Contacts

Codey Hayek
Electrical Instructor
  • hayekc@nicc.edu
  • 563.562.3263, ext. 1244
  • Calmar
Luke Wolfs
Electrical Instructor
  • wolfsl@nicc.edu
  • 563.562.3263, ext. 1245
  • Calmar