Electrical
Start your electrical career with hands-on workforce training at the Monroe Center. Experienced instructors deliver real-world electrical expertise as you build practical skills and prepare for entry-level opportunities in one of the most in-demand trades in the region. Focus on residential and commercial wiring, the National Electrical Code, and specialized systems including fiber optics and solar photovoltaic technology. Academic credit conversion is available upon program completion.
Program Information
The Building Trades Electrical program at FCC prepares you for entry-level opportunities in the residential and commercial electrical industry. Through hands-on training in fully-equipped labs at the Monroe Center, you can develop practical skills in structural wiring, electrical materials and methods, safety regulations, and the tools required for installation and repair work. An introduction to data cabling, emergency generators, and solar photovoltaic technology is also available. Complete the 4-course program to become eligible for academic credit conversion.
Course Sequence Order
- ELC181 Fundamentals of Structural Wiring*
- ELC182 Residential Electric*
- ELC166 Commercial Electric
- ELC183 Specialized Systems
*Foundational courses. Earn a Foundational Workforce Training Certificate.
FCC Completion Awards
Receive an FCC Completion Award for each course completed, recognizing your growing skills and commitment to the field.
FCC Workforce Training Certificates
Earning a Workforce Training Certificate (WTC) demonstrates your acquired knowledge, proven skills, and recognized capabilities in the field, preparing you for direct entry into the industry. Review the certificate information below and the eligibility requirements to get started.
Electrical Foundations Workforce Training Certificate
Upon successful completion of full 2-course sequence, you are eligible to receive
this Construction & Applied Technologies Institute credential that documents your
foundational residential wiring skills.
Electrical Advanced Workforce Training Certificate
Upon successful completion of this full 4-course sequence, you are eligible to receive
this Construction & Applied Technologies Institute credential demonstrating readiness
for entry-level residential and commercial electrical work. Successful completion
of this program can result in eligible academic credit conversion.
- ELC181 Fundamentals of Structural Wiring
- ELC182 Residential Electric
- ELC166 Commercial Electric
- ELC183 Specialized Systems
Eligibility Requirements
- Participants are required to successfully complete a two or three-course series identified as a Workforce Training Certificate program, as approved by the College.
- Students may request approval to transfer up to 25% of total Certificate contact hours of prior learning from an accredited institution for select Workforce Training Certificates.
- Please note, course substitutions are not permitted and completion is based upon competency.
Important Information
- Certificates are awarded monthly following course completion, rather than at the end of a traditional semester.
- These programs consist of Workforce Training (non-credit) courses with fee structures subject to change.
- Courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Step 1: Complete Training
- Complete the following workforce training courses
- Pass each final exam with a B or higher.
Step 2: Receive Academic Credit
- Enroll in an FCC 3-credit course or program.
- Receive academic credit for the following courses by contacting Registration and Records
at registrar@frederick.edu or 301.846.2431.
- BLDT 140 - Fundamentals of Structural Wiring (4 credits)
- BLDT 241 - Residential Electric (3 credits)
- BLDT 242 - Commercial Electric (3 credits)
- BLDT 143 - Specialized Systems (3 credits)
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Program Facts
Career Opportunities
Gain the hands-on training, technical knowledge, and recognized credentials you need to launch a career in one of the most in-demand trades in the region.
Skills and Competencies
Gain practical skills in structural wiring installation and repair, electrical materials and methods, safety regulations, and code compliance. The Advanced track extends your training into commercial electrical systems and introduces you to data cabling, emergency generators, and solar photovoltaic technology, skills that set you apart in a competitive field.
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Where These Skills Apply
Apply your new knowledge and skills directly to residential construction, commercial building projects, renovation work, and emerging areas including solar installation and specialized electrical systems. Completing these programs gives you recognized credentials that demonstrate both your technical abilities and your readiness to work.
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Build On What You Know
Designed for working adults. classes run in a hybrid format with day and evening options so you can train around your existing schedule. All coursework is completed in sequence, building progressively from foundational residential wiring through advanced commercial and specialized systems.
Contact Us
Nick Morgan, Institute Manager
Construction & Applied Technologies Institute
nmorgan@frederick.edu
240.629.7902
Ysabell Lopez-Alvarez
Academic Office Manager
ylopezalvarez@frederick.edu
240.629.7912
Registration Office
Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEInfo@frederick.edu
301.624.2888
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