Electrician Training Program

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Earn the skills you need to become an industrial, commercial, or residential electrician at Delta Technical College. The I/C/R electrician training program is offered at DTC’s Ridgeland, MS and Horn Lake, MS campuses. Take the first step toward your electrician career with hands-on training at DTC!

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Daytime & evening classes available

Electrician Training Program Overview

Are you interested in becoming an industrial electrician, commercial electrician, or residential electrician? Here’s what you can expect when you attend Delta Technical College (DTC) for your electrician training:

Length:
30 weeks (7 months)
When:
Daytime & evening classes available
Hours:
720 clock hours / 180 additional outside hours
Completion:
Diploma

What Makes DTC'S Electrician Program Different?

Hands-On Focused

Train in labs that simulate real working environments

Accelerated Training

Complete your electrical training in just 7 months

Experienced Instructors

All Electrician instructors have real-world experience

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Evening Classes

Daytime & Evening Classes Available

Flexible class times that work for your busy schedule

Employment Preparation

No general education courses required, you'll learn the skills required for entry-level employment

Job Placement Assistance

Job placement assistance is available to all qualified graduates

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FIND AN ELECTRICIAN SCHOOL NEAR YOU

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Front of Ridgeland, Mississippi campus building.
113 Marketridge Drive Ridgeland, MS 39157
Schedule a Tour(601) 666-6939

Horn Lake, Mississippi

Front of Horn Lake, Mississippi campus building.
6530 Interstate Boulevard Horn Lake, MS 38637
Schedule a Tour(662) 729-8722

HANDS-ON ELECTRICIAN CLASSES

The electrician instructors at DTC bring real-world experience to the classroom & lab, providing hands-on instruction to help you develop essential electrician skills.

In DTC’s hands-on electrician classes, you’ll learn:

  • Electrical Theory
  • NEC
  • Grounding
  • Meters
  • Lighting
  • Blueprints
  • Electrical Mathematics
  • Conduit Bending
  • Terminations
  • Standby Systems
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Mathematics
  • Wiring
  • Load Calculations
  • Motors & Electrical Controls
  • Field & Shop Safety
  • And more!

DTC’s electrician training classes give you the technical skills you need to install, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of electrical systems, and enter the industrial, commercial or residential workforce prepared for an entry-level career.

ELECTRICIAN PROGRAM QUICK FACTS

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricians “install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems.”

For additional information on this skilled trade, check out: How to Become an Electrician?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for electricians in May 2024 was $62,350. The highest 10 percent of electricians earned more than $106,030.

Electrician program students are trained to work inside or outside, answering service calls or work on jobs at any residence or business requiring the installation, repair, or maintenance of an electrical system. There can be some travel between jobs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that the majority of electricians work as contractors.

For more information on DTC program costs, please contact Financial Aid or visit Tuition & Cost.

The BLS projects employment of electricians to grow 11% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations (4%).

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Enrollment & Outcomes

Enrollment and outcome information for all Mississippi-based campuses and the ACCSC annual reports for each program in Adobe PDF format. Please note, all programs are not offered at all campuses. For annual details, please visit our I/C/R Electrician Program Enrollment and Outcomes.

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Accreditations

  • DTC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
  • DTC is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Delta Technical College is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration, Certificate No. C-624. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.

Delta Technical College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.