Stafford Technical Center

Electrical/Plumbing

The Electrical/Plumbing Program is designed to prepare students to enter the career area as an apprentice or continue studies at the College level.

Units:

• Basic Electricity Theory
• Basic Plumbing Theory               
• Electrical Wiring Rough/Finish
• Piping Rough/Finish
• Renewable Energy (Solar & Wind)
• Energy Conservation
• Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
• Blueprint Reading
•  Construction & Industry Safety
•  Introduction To Mechanical (Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC) System Design

Class Activities:

Classroom study and practical application at the school’s residential building project as well as other projects are combined with community service activities to offer a well-rounded experience.  Students are also offered academic opportunities at the Center.

Sample Job Opportunities:

• Apprentice plumber or electrician
• Heating Installation and Service
• Wholesale or retail sales
• Renewable Energy Technician     
• Building maintenance
• Building construction

Sample credits/schedules: (*Indicates Department of Education mandated academic embedded credit.  All other embedded credits are the recommendation of Stafford Technical Center and are granted at the discretion of the student’s sending school.)

4 Electrical/Plumbing
1 English
1 Applied Math* or 1 Science*

Articulation:

          State University of New York-Delhi up to 4 credits

Apprenticeship:

400 hours toward VT Registered  Apprentice hours as an Electrician or Plumber. (VT Dept. of Labor)

Certification Opportunities:

• US Dept. of Labor (OSHA) 10 hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Heartsaver CPR
• Students completing 90% of the Core Competencies will receive a certificate from STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER.