Electrical Technology
Skilled electricians are in high demand in the Gulf Coast. Join San Jac's electrical technology program to prepare for entry-level jobs in homes, businesses, and factories.
Light up the industry
Get Hands-On Electrical Training
Learn wiring, power systems, troubleshooting, and electrical controls through real-world training in residential, commercial, and industrial systems.
Prepare for High-Demand Careers
Train for careers in construction, maintenance, industrial operations, and electrical technology. Skilled electricians are in demand across the Gulf Coast region.
Complete Your Requirements for Your Exams
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) says an apprentice needs 8,000 hours of work experience to take the journeyman test. A master electrician needs 12,000 hours of proven experience. Get the experience you need through this program.
Train in Modern Industry Facilities
Careers
Opportunities
- Electrician
- Supervisor
- Project manager
- Construction superintendent
- Estimator
- Electrical technician
- Electrical inspector
- Electrical contractor
- Master electrician
Locations
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Electrical / Electronics, Continuing Education Courses
Electrical Technology, AAS
Electrical Technology, Certificate of Technology
Electrical Technology, Level 2 Certificate
Electrical Technology, Occupational Certificate
CAREER TRACKS
The content below shows a flowchart of the career tracks.
After San Jacinto College
Sounds great, but how do I apply?
Your Questions Answered
Electrical Technology focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical
systems used in homes, businesses, and industrial settings. This includes wiring,
power systems, and electrical controls.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with residential, commercial, and industrial electrical
systems. Training includes wiring, power distribution, troubleshooting, and working
with electrical controls and equipment.
No prior experience is required. The program starts with basic electrical concepts and builds your skills step by step through hands-on training.
Completion of a program at San Jac does not guarantee eligibility for licensure or certification.
This program leads to a license from the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR). TDLR now requires applicants to provide documentation of lawful presence in the United States for both initial license issuance and renewals.
Students who are unable to provide the required lawful presence documentation will
not be eligible to obtain or renew a TDLR-issued license, even if they successfully
complete the program.
If you are applying for a license and do not have a Social Security number, the TDLR provides the following application.
Please check with the program advisor or department for more details.
Yes. The Associate of Applied Science pathway may transfer to some four-year universities for students who want to continue studying electrical or engineering-related fields.
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