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Construction and maintenance electricians ensure conductivity of electrical fixtures and equipment found in today’s homes and businesses. Students in the Electrical Occupations program are provided with the skills to become construction and maintenance electricians. Construction electricians lay out, assemble, install, and test electrical fixtures and wiring used in electrical systems on construction sites. Maintenances electricians maintain and keep many different types of electrical equipment in good working order principally by detecting and repairing defective equipment before a breakdown occurs. The curriculum covers many areas including: residential wiring and service, wiring alternatives, installation of electrical environmental circuits, commercial and industrial wiring, electrical maintenance, planning and site work on commercial/industrial jobs and services, power distribution transformers, single phase transformers and AC machines, PLC’s, electrical aspects of HVAC and related facilities, and emergency power systems. Instruction is also provided in the installation of electrical distribution systems overhead and underground.

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Berks Career & Technology Center-East Campus

Berks Career & Technology Center-East Campus is a destination for ambitious students seeking to advance their practical and theoretical knowledge. This institution empowers learners with diverse, career-specific programs designed to help them meet their individual goals while also addressing the needs of the larger job market. Esteemed faculty members offer their insights and experience, facilitating a learning environment that encourages intellectual growth and hands-on practical expertise. Through this, students emerge as proficient professionals, ready to step into their chosen career fields. Striving to become more than an educational system, Berks Career & Technology Center-East Campus is committed to instilling a sense of responsibility and a spirit of innovation in its students, thus illustrating the profound impact education can have on individuals and society as a whole. Rooted in a tradition of excellence, this institution exemplifies the possibilities of vocational education and serves as a testament to its undeniable relevance in today's dynamic world.

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