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Electricity

Electricity

Students develop skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. They also study electrical theory, navigate the National Electrical Code Book, select and install conductors, and work with panelboards, switchboards, and generators.

Application Information

Specialty program applications will be accepted November 3 - February 1.

Visit the Specialty Programs Application Process website to learn more about the application process.

Who can apply?

Applications for this program are open for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.

What are the acceptance requirements?

In good academic standing

  • Definition: passing all classes at Semester 1 of the current school year

In good attendance standing

  • Definition: not chronically absent - i.e., not missing 10% or more of school

In good discipline standing

  • Have had no discipline record for the past 12 months for the following PWCS Code of Behavior Offenses: Bullying and Cyberbullying, Fighting, Disruptive Behavior, Hazing, Prohibited Substances (Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes, Vaping), Vandalism or Other Damage to School or Personal Property. Have had no discipline record ever for the following PWCS Code of Behavior Offenses: Alcohol Use and Possession, Arson, Assault and Battery, Bomb Threat, Gang or Gang-Related Activity, Harassment - Including Sex-Based Harassment, Prohibited Substances (Drugs, Alcohol, Marijuana), Theft, Threats Against Students and Staff, Weapons

Learn More About the Electricity Program

Program Information

Transfer Program

Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities.

Express bus transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.

URHS Information

View URHS information session details and contact information for the Specialty Programs Coordinator.

PWCS Course Catalog

View course sequencing and additional information about the Electricity program in the PWCS course catalog.

PWCS Specialty Programs

Visit the high school specialty programs website to learn more about specialty programs in PWCS.

Electricity Program at URHS

The Electricity Program at Unity Reed High School is a trade and industry specialty program on its own, but also can be used as a career-related study path for the IB Career Programme. It is taught by a professional electrician currently working in the field and is partnered with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Badge of the Local 26 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. A red ring around ablue building. Badge of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. A blue ring around a gold field showing light coming out of a raised fist. OSHA logo: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Classes

Electricity I

This course provides students with marketable, job-specific skills, workplace readiness skills, and an industry certification upon high school graduation. Students develop skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. They also study electrical theory, navigate the National Electrical Code Book, select and install conductors, and work with panel boards, switchboards, and generators. Students have the option to enter the job market directly or continue their studies via a college program, technical school, or apprenticeship program. Students completing the two-year electrical sequence have the opportunity to earn an industry credential (OSHA-500 Certification).

Electricity II

Electricity II students continue to develop skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. They also study electrical theory and mathematical problems related to electricity, navigate the National Electrical Code Book, select and install conductors, examine lighting, communication, and power systems, and work with conduit and raceways, panelboards, switchboards, grounding systems, and generators.

Recommended Course of Study

  • Grade 9: Technical Drawing or Introduction to Engineering and Design (PLTW)
  • Grade 10: Construction Technology OR Digital Electronics (PLTW)
  • Grade 11: Electricity I
  • Grade 12: Electricity II (2 Blocks)

Successful candidates for the program should meet the following criteria:

  1. A solid understanding of the theory and concepts in Algebra I as documented through at least a C average in Algebra I and a passing score on the Algebra I End-of-Course Standards of Learning test
  2. The ability to read and understand the National Electrical Code Book in English as demonstrated through a passing score on the Grade 8 English Reading and Writing Standards of Learning test
  3. Color vision in order to identify electrical wires
  4. No more than 10 absences from school, which include 'excused' and 'unexcused' absences
  5. Student must not have a significant disciplinary history
  6. Student must have above average agility and dexterity

**If a counselor or administrator feels strongly that a student would succeed in this program who does not meet the above criteria, an appeal may be made to the Trade & Industry Specialty Coordinator in conjunction with the faculty member teaching the course.