Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician

Power up your future with electrical training.

At ��Ӱֱ�� State, you’ll train in one of the nation’s top-ranked programs, #5 in the country (U.S. News & World Report). In the Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician AOS, you’ll gain the skills to power your future by learning electrical theory, applying the National Electrical Code, and getting hands-on experience designing, installing, and troubleshooting circuits and systems. You’ll even build real projects on and off campus, culminating with work in automated systems that use PLCs, pneumatics, and process controls.

2 Years Associate in Occupational Studies

Pioneer Quotes:

"The real-life training in the labs produced in me a strong and valuable work ethic." -Levi Behen,'15

"��Ӱֱ�� State is top of the line. I'm working as a substation maintenance technician and I utilize concepts I learned in college every day." -Wyatt Shuman, '14

Electrical in Action - Power Your Career

Electrical in Action - Plug Into Success

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 years

Department:

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Academic Location:

��Ӱֱ�� Campus or Northland/Buffalo

Student Residency:

��Ӱֱ�� Campus or Northland/Buffalo

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

ELTR1156	Residential Wiring I	6
ELTR1166	Residential Wiring Lab IA	6
ELTR1176	Residential Wiring Lab IB	6
Total Credits		18

Second Semester

ELTR2156	Residential Wiring II	6
ELTR2166	Residential Wiring Lab IIA	6
ELTR2176	Residential Wiring Lab II B	6
Total Credits		18

Entrance Requirements

Recommended

Algebra
Good writing and reading comprehension skills

SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

In electrical construction and maintenance, you’ll learn to interpret the National Electrical Code, apply math to trade problems, and design wiring systems for residential, commercial, and industrial settings. You’ll gain practical experience in installation, troubleshooting, and renewable energy systems while building the skills to safely power today’s buildings. Training prepares you for careers as an electrician or in related electrical fields where safety, precision, and applied knowledge are essential.

Facilities and Labs

��Ӱֱ�� State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world. 

With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.

LAND A GREAT CAREER

Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.

See how your ��Ӱֱ�� State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.

MEET OUR FACULTY

Bradley Thompson Assistant Professor and Department Chair

Sean Kelley Associate Professor 10 Months

Timothy Dickerson Instructor 10 Months

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at ��Ӱֱ�� State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an ��Ӱֱ�� State Pioneer.

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Buffalo Campus:

For adult learners living in the Buffalo area, ASC also offers the electrical construction AOS degree at the . Founded in 2018, the east-side Buffalo Northland facility includes day and evening instruction offered in labs staffed by ��Ӱֱ�� State instructors with real-world experience.

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