Why Choose The Academy


Join Piedmont Community College’s Electrical Academy and gain industry-seeking certifications and credentials in only ten short weeks such as:

OSHA 10

Basic safety and health information to entry-level workers in construction and general industry. It is part of the OSHA Outreach Training Program, explaining serious workplace hazards, workers’ rights, employer responsibilities and how to file an OSHA complaint.


NCCER: Electrical Level I

The NCCER Electrical Level One course introduces students to the foundational concepts and skills needed for a career in the electrical trade. This course covers the basic principles of electrical theory, safety practices, and essential tools used by electricians.

OSHA Forklift

Instruction on the operation and maintenance of an industrial forklift. Core topics include forklift design, controls and instrumentation, pre-use inspection, safety awareness, and forklift stability. This course meets the training requirement for OSHA regulations

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills

Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills prepares individuals for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging and employability skills.


How We Support You

Earn $750

Students who complete the Electrical Academy will be awarded $750.

Free Tuition

These courses will be 100% covered. Get trained for free!

Cost of Books Covered

Textbook costs are covered!


Schedule

Start Date: February 3rd

End Date: April 10th

Location: Person County Campus

Class Meetings: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for the first two weeks of class (a time slot of one hour is allotted for lunch). Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for the remaining weeks of the course.


For those students who would like to continue their education and complete the entire electrical pathway, Piedmont Community College offers NCCER: Electrical Level II, III and IV. Quite notably, hours gained while enrolled in this training will count towards those secondary hours that may be obtain when qualifying for the exam needed for a electrical contracting license.


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