Electricity

Admission is open to all persons. The school will admit individuals who have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent. The "equivalent" means that the credential is equal to a US High School Diploma as confirmed by an evaluating company. The evaluation report must be sent to the admission office directly from the evaluating company.

A desire for a career in the solar renewable energy industry coupled with a strong drive to succeed is all that is required of an applicant. A member of the Admissions Department must interview all applicants. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to benefit from the training and be committed to completing their program of study. If the applicant desires to pursue a selected program, an appointment for a school tour is made for a future date, allowing time to investigate other schools and opportunities. All applicants who will seek federal and county grant funding to pay for their training offered through the Hudson County Career One-Stop, family services, and applicable state agencies must also complete an Aptitude and Assessment Test. If the applicant, by our admissions criteria, does not meet the minimum requirement for acceptance, they will be encouraged to improve their basic skills before enrollment. Upon request, the applicant will be given the location of the nearest Adult Learning Center. At this point, the applicant signs an enrollment agreement, and the application and registration fees are requested. Any applicant rejected by the school will receive a refund of all monies paid to the school. The applicant is given conditional acceptance until the school receives the applicant's high school diploma, GED, or Basic Skills Test scores.

To graduate, students must complete all required assignments and classwork with a final Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or above. Students must have a minimum attendance rate of 80 percent of the scheduled time. Tuition accounts must be satisfied. A student who satisfactorily completes a certificate program will receive a Certification of completion from Eferon Solar upon graduation.

• Credentials: This program prepares the student for the Class A Journeyman Electrician license.
• Completion time: 6-12 months
• Total Hours: 600 hours
• Apprentice Hours: 8,000 hours or (4 years) of on-the-job training

Median Electrician Salary in New Jersey
$67,310 [Low $42,702 to High $95,398 ]

Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.

Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.

Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.

Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.

Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.

Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.

Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.

Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.

Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.

Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.

Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.

Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.

Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.

Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduits or moving or lifting heavy objects.

Assist with emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.

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