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Electrician

Virginia Highlands Community College

Long CertificateCIP: 46.0302

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Abingdon, Virginia

    100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, Virginia, 24212-0828

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionTroubleshootingRepairingOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringCoordinationEquipment MaintenanceEquipment SelectionInstallationJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge

MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityDesignTransportationEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsMathematics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessOral ExpressionVisualizationManual DexterityFinger DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionControl PrecisionFlexibility of ClosureMultilimb CoordinationFar VisionCategory FlexibilityExtent FlexibilitySpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal e
  • Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective elect
  • Test and repair track circuits.
  • Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following bluepr
  • Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach ele
  • Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false
  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure
  • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
  • Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure con
  • Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensur
  • Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation
  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifica
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedure
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareDocument management softwareProject management softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareVideo creation and editing softwarePlatform interconnectivity softwareIndustrial control softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareGeographic information systemInventory management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesArticulating aerial lift equipmentAudio spectrum analyzersBrush cutting equipmentClamp-on ammetersClosed circuit television CCTV systemsDigital oscilloscopesDigital still camerasDigital timersDigital voltage metersFrequency specific volt metersHotbox detectorsInkjet computer printersInkjet fax machinesLaptop computersAdjustable widemouth pliersBattery analyzersBayonet Neill-Concelman BNC cable strippersBayonet Neill-Concelman BNC crimpersBubble levelsButane soldering ironsChannel lock pliersClaw hammersColor bar generatorsCordless drillsCrimping lugsDecibel metersDigital multimetersDigital ohmmetersAdjustable wrenches

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Signal and Track Switch Repairers49-9097.00
  • Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers49-2098.00
  • Electricians47-2111.00
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers47-1011.03
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Long Certificate)

  • Grade crossing gate electrical units — inspect and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections routinely with limited oversight on assigned track segments.
  • Track circuits and associated wiring — test and repair using standard diagnostic procedures in familiar field and shop environments.
  • Signal system mechanical parts and circuitry — evaluate operation of interlocks and hotbox detectors applying established troubleshooting protocols.
  • Hand tools and electronic test instruments — select and apply appropriately when inspecting switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and track beds.
  • Defective wiring and signal components — diagnose root causes and execute repairs on railroad grade crossing systems with reduced supervision.
  • Preventive maintenance schedules — follow and document for railroad signal equipment across assigned road territory using facilities management software.
  • Gate circuit tests — perform by opening and closing gates and verifying correct electrical response within established quality control standards.
  • Visual color discrimination and far vision abilities — apply when distinguishing signal lamp conditions and assessing track equipment from field distances.
  • Time management practices — organize daily task sequences to complete multiple inspection and repair assignments within shift windows.
  • Transportation and public safety knowledge — apply when coordinating work activities near active rail traffic to maintain site and crew safety.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
87%