Program Information
The program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring, conduit systems, commercial lighting, DC motors, AC motors, motor controls, programmable logic control, and electrical distribution panels.
Location of Program:
Poplarville Campus
Forrest County Campus
Program Start:
Poplarville - Fall & Spring Semesters
Forrest County Campus - Fall Semester
Program Contact Information:
Poplarville Campus
601.403.1000
electrical@prcc.edu
601.403.1000
electrical@prcc.edu
Forrest County Campus
601.403.1000
fccelectrical@prcc.edu
601.403.1000
fccelectrical@prcc.edu
Your natural abilities
- Enjoy working with your hands
- Think abstractly
- Work alone and in a group setting
- Task-oriented personality
- Able to develop leadership skills
Classroom knowledge
- Design a house electrical layout and install in the project house
- Work a motor control simulator
- Build a complete programmable logic control project
- Design special projects from start to completion
Graduation options
- Career Certificate
- Technical Certificate
- Associate in Applied Science
Possible careers in this program:
Careers include but are not limited to Electrician.
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