Electrician
Train to Become an Electrician in San Bernardino and Help Power the World
Electrician Training in Inland Empire
Light Up Your Future with Training as an Electrician
It takes professional, well-trained electricians to provide safe and reliable electricity , and that power is critical to ensuring our society keeps on functioning. Our homes, our stores, our businesses — none of them would function without the electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems that electricians are trained to install, repair, and maintain. This makes it a vital industry unlikely to go anywhere. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for electricians is growing much faster than average.
What Does an Electrician Do?
An electrician will likely need to utilize different tasks and skills depending on the job and the client. This can include:
- Inspecting electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, and identifying problems using a variety of testing devices
- Reading blueprints and technical diagrams
- Installing and maintaining wiring, control, and lighting systems in homes, businesses, and factories
- Repairing and replacing wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Following state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
What Will I Learn in an Electrician Program?
There’s no substitute for a solid working knowledge of and hands-on practice with the resources, equipment and technologies you’ll use as a professional electrician. At Summit College, our 36-week Electrician certificate program uses both classroom and hands-on instruction to train you in the essentials of everything from electrical safety and theory to the National Electric Code to client communication skills.
What will course instruction look like?
Our Inland Empire Electrician program unites the strengths of both on-campus and online instruction for our lecture and lab hours. Each class session and activity is offered:
- In-person
- Synchronously online
- Asynchronously online
Lab hours are specifically aimed at giving you the opportunity to get hands-on practice with exercises and activities that broaden your understanding and help you gain industry-related skills.
Is Career Training Right for You?
Take the Summit College Career Training Readiness Quiz
The fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete, and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
What electrician classes will I take?
The curriculum for the Electrician program offered at Summit College San Bernardino includes the following courses:
- Electrical Theory
- Measuring for Electricians
- National Electric Code
- Electrical Circuits
- AC Machines & Motors
- Low Voltage
- Green Electricity
- Residential Installation
- Commercial Installation
What Is the Job Outlook for Electricians in California?
With the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting that employment will grow 9% through 2034, much faster than the average, even when compared to other construction trades, the need for trained electricians is clear. Average annual job openings are expected to be over 80,000.
Projections Central, run by the U.S. Department of Labor, shows that the growth in California will be even more intensive, projecting employment to rise by 13%, with around 8,300 job openings on average every year.
Where can electricians work?
Inland Empire graduates of our Electrician certificate program can seek employment working for:
- Electrical contractors
- Construction companies
- Manufacturing facilities
- Residential service companies
- Building maintenance services
- Government facilities
Electricians can also be self-employed and work directly with customers to hire out their skills and services.
What jobs can I get in San Bernardino with an Electrician certificate?
Here are just some of the career possibilities:
- Control Electrician
- Electrical Journeyperson
- Electrician
- Housing Maintenance Electrician
- Electrical Troubleshooter
- Industrial Electrician
- Lineman
San Bernardino Campus
With modern classrooms equipped with audiovisual technology, labs outfitted with updated equipment and instruments, computer labs, and a student lounge, the San Bernardino campus of Summit College is set up to provide a quality education in both our allied health and skilled trades programs. Parking is provided to students at no charge.
Address and Location
Address
804 East Brier Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Located near I-10 and a short walk from the Tippecanoe Metrolink Station, conveniently situated near Colton, Loma Linda, Riverside, and more
Phone Number and Hours
General Business Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone Number: 888.504.2552
Why Should You Choose Summit College San Bernardino?
If you’re looking for a secure career that is all about helping others, a future as an vocational nurse has all of that and more. Summit College can help you get the education and training you need to get it done! That’s what we’ve been doing since 1991 — helping students just like you follow their dreams of an exciting, fulfilling career as a vocational nurse. With hands-on training from caring instructors who have lived and breathed the life of a vocational nurse in the real world, we’ve got your back all the way across the finish line and beyond.
- Professional faculty focused on your success: Your instructors have all done the job you’re training for and use their experience to prepare you for real-world situations. You’ll develop clinical skills through hands-on learning and benefit from small class sizes.
- Curriculum that provides a broad foundation: In addition to clinical and skills fundamentals, you’ll learn about various specialties, including obstetrics, pharmacology, pediatrics, nutrition and psychology and patient education for a solid foundation.
- Flexible schedules: Choose from day or evening/weekend classes that adapt to your lifestyle and responsibilities. Complete the program in just 12 months (full-time) or 18 months (part-time).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Become an Electrician in California?
The recommended path for becoming an electrician, according to California Law, is to start as an electrician trainee by applying and proving that you’re enrolled in an approved school, like Summit College San Bernardino.
You will also need to complete a required number of hours of on-the-job experience, depending on the type of electrician you are looking to be:
- General Electrician — 8000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code
- Residential Electrician — 4800 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code
- Voice Data Video Technician — 4000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code
- Fire/Life Safety Technician — 4000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code
Non-Residential Lighting Technician — 2000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code
What Is a Journeyman Electrician?
“Journeyman” or “journeyperson” is a term you might see pop up in the skilled trades field, and to put it succinctly, becoming a journeyman electrician means that you have achieved enough training and experience that you can work with minimal supervision. It’s the next step after being an apprentice and an important stage on the path to becoming a master electrician, who can manage teams, supervise apprentices, and oversee projects.
What Kinds of Certifications or Licenses Do I Need to Be an Electrician?
Not every electrician job requires a certificate in California, but per California law, any electrician who works for a class C-10 licensed contractor must be certified. C-10 is the electrical contractor license according to the California Code of Regulations:
An electrical contractor places, installs, erects or connects any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduits, solar photovoltaic cells or any part thereof, which generate, transmit, transform or utilize electrical energy in any form or for any purpose.
It is possible to be hired as an electrician for jobs that do not require this certification, but not having your C-10 can significantly limit your career options.
How Long Does It Take to Become an Electrician?
This can honestly vary depending on the path you take and the program you enroll in. Electrician programs at community colleges can sometimes take a year or more to graduate, while electrician trade schools often offer short-term training designed to maximize your time. Summit College San Bernardino’s Electrician program, for example, can be completed in just 36 weeks.
How Much Does Electrician Trade School Cost?
Summit College San Bernardino has designed our programs to be as efficient as possible so that your time and your budget are respected. We also have a number of different financial aid options to help support you in paying for your education. Many of our trade programs can ready you for a new, in-demand career for less than one year of tuition at a traditional California university.
