Erie 1 BOCES
Industrial Electricity Course
Program Description
This 72-hour course is designed to train electricians and technicians to work with electric components and systems used in industrial systems. This comprehensive program provides a deep dive into the application of electrical control components, along with the skills to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Students will also learn the skills needed to troubleshoot and repair these systems.
Prerequisite: Basic Electricity OR previous experience OR prior coursework in electrical systems
Focus Areas
- Electrical safety
- Control transformers
- Overcurrent protection
- Pushbutton stations
- Limit switches
- Solenoids
- Relays
- Timers & counters
- Three phase motors
- Contractors & motor starters
- Ladder logic
- Electrical drawings
- Jogging and plugging
Potential Career Opportunities
- Industrial electrician
Program Format
In-person
Educational Level Prerequisites
High School diploma
Expected Outcomes
Non-credit