Turn hands-on experience into a recognized credential that proves your professional
skills.
This program gives skilled tradespersons who are sponsored by qualified organizations
the opportunity to apply trade-related credits from their apprenticeship programs
toward a WCC Certificate. Students must be sponsored by a qualified organization to
enroll in this program.
Next Steps
Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information
Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Electricians |
$70,287 |
2,900 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
$72,525 |
1,421 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
$62,731 |
1,737 |
What do Electricians do?
-
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
-
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
-
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
What skills do Electricians have?
-
Troubleshooting:
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
-
Repairing:
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
-
Critical Thinking:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Did You Know?
Programs for Electricians can lead to other interesting professions, including: