Instructors

Rob Campochiaro
Department Head, Electrical
Rob.Campochiaro@cttech.org
203-732-1841

Derek Nadeau
Instructor, Electrical
Derek.Nadeau@cttech.org
203-732-1883

Program Description

The CTECS Electrical Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in:

Residential wiring, commercial wiring, industrial wiring, solar installation, low voltage, temperature controls, energy management, data/voice wiring, motor controls, lighting, generators and transfer switches

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Program Description

Graduates can enter a variety of high-technology positions or continue their studies at postsecondary institutions. The following occupations are achievable based on education level:

  • Solar Installer
    May require postsecondary education

  • Electrical Contractor
    May require postsecondary education

  • Electrical Journeyman
    May not require postsecondary education

  • Electrical Engineer
    May require postsecondary education

  • Electrical Apprentice
    May not require postsecondary education

  • Temperature Controls Contractor
    May not require postsecondary education

  • Network Installer
    May require postsecondary education

Certifications

  • OSHA 10, 30

  • Power Tools

  • Scissors and Boom Lifts

  • Arc Flash

  • E-2 Journeyman

  • Nabcep

Fees

  • Emmett O’Brien Electrical Program – FREE

  • Certifications obtained during program – FREE

  • Other Electrical Programs – $$$

  • Postsecondary Education – $$$

Curriculum

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System’s Electrical course breakdown by grade. Each student is required to complete four years of a Career Technical Education program.

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits
Exploratory and Introduction to Electrical Residential Wiring Residential and Basic Commercial Wiring Residential, Commercial and Industrial Wiring

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