Electrician Schools in Colorado



Colorado electrician schools offer training through apprenticeship programs that lead to certification as an electrician. Most electrician schools in Colorado are formed through the combined partnerships of local electrical unions and councils, area community colleges, and training centers. The average apprentice must complete a four year program that includes approximately 600 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours of job training under the tutelage of a licensed electrical mentor. Most apprenticeships pay students while on-the-job.

Electrician work is highly skilled, technical and dangerous. Much of the curriculum after the introductory phase tends to be hands-on using real equipment. Students learn about the National Electrical Code (NEC), residential and commercial wiring, AC theory, basic electricity, blueprint and schematic reading, industrial electricity, occupational safety and health, and motor controls. Courses generally lead to a two-year associate’s degree or a short term diploma. The average electrical worker makes $22.32 an hour according to the latest data published by the United States Department of Labor. Job openings are projected to increase by 12% through 2018. Specialized careers in the electrical field include field service electricians and installation electricians.