Electricity

Electricity Program Overview

 

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 & Course of Study

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.

Application Process

Electricity is an available transfer program at URHS, meaning students attend Unity Reed High School full time. Transportation is available at select specialty bus stops around the county for students.  Unity Reed students continue riding their regular bus. Students may apply by completing the specialty program application starting on November 1st.  The application closes February 1st. If you are a student new to the county, you may still apply within 30 days of your enrollment. Please contact Mrs. Hodgson (hodgsoka@pwcs.edu) for more information.

You can learn more from visiting our Wakelet page that includes contact information and informational videos about all our programs

All Unity Reed High School Specialty Programs acceptances are done by lottery placement.

For more information visit the county specialty program website

www.pwcs.edu/specialtyprograms