The strength of any great school is the strength of its programs. At Mitchell Tech, you’ll find today’s most advanced technology, experienced and highly qualified instructors, beautiful new classes and labs at our Spruce Street campus, and lots of great people that you will soon call friends. And in two years or less, you’ll graduate with a lifetime of opportunity ahead of you. Read about our five exciting career divisions below to help you decide which programs might be the right fit for you.
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Career Opportunities
Apprentice Electrician
Industrial Electrician
Residential Electrician
Estimator
Sales
Average Salary
According to the US Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for career opportunities from this program is:
$45,532.00
The Electrical Construction and Maintenance program is a sequence of courses designed to provide basic training in maintenance and new construction wiring—in both residential and commercial buildings. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Additional coursework includes fiber optic and data cabling as well as programmable logic controls.
The program begins with a review of basic math as it relates to the electrical trade and an introduction to hand tools, materials, basic electrical resistive theory, wire sizing, circuit construction, and troubleshooting. The program continues with basic through advanced motor control, motor theory and maintenance, installation and maintenance of equipment, blueprint reading, estimating, electrical codes, and instruction in job-seeking skills.
Apprentice electrical jobs in residential, commercial, and industrial areas are open to MTI graduates. Positions are available with electrical contractors and maintenance companies, and with regional substations and utility companies. Incoming students are licensed as apprentice electricians in South Dakota. Upon completion of the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program, an MTI graduate receives 2000 hours towards certification as a journeyman with a South Dakota electrician’s license.
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in practicing safety always and recognizing and correcting potential hazards.
- Demonstrate competence in work attitude and attendance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and skills associated with the electrical profession.
- Understand the behavior and principles that govern AC and DC electrical circuits.
- Demonstrate entry-level skills for accuracy in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and maintenance services.
- Use the National Electrical Code to legally and safely install electrical installations with supervision.
- Install and troubleshoot basic motors and control systems.
Placement and Wage Information
According to 2009 data, the placement rate for graduates in this program was 96%. Starting wages ranged as high as $24.00/hour.
Tuition & Fees
|
$11,724 |
| Books/Tools (estimated) |
$2,525 |
| Total estimated* program cost (2 years) |
$14,249 |
| *All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester. |