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 |
$73,460 |
2,758 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
$75,669 |
1,556 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
$63,915 |
1,784 |
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What do Electricians do?
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Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
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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.
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Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
What skills do Electricians have?
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Troubleshooting:
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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Repairing:
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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Critical Thinking:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.