Electrical Helper
Electrical Helper
Training Program
Program Overview
The Electrical Helper program offers intensive career preparation through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice.
The Electrical Trades area is a highly sought after construction trade and listed on the Workforce Solutions Target Occupations List showing a need of 1,435 jobs, and Projections Central shows an estimated growth rate for electrician jobs in Texas at 14.07%.
Students in the program will learn safety rules, regulations, and basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Additionally students will receive an introductory study of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those employed in fields requiring knowledge of the code.
Course offerings
- Fall, Summer, and Spring 16-week sessions
Course schedule
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ELPT 1001 | Basic Electrical Theory |
| ELPT 1021 | Introduction to Electrical Safety & Tools |
| CNBT 1015 | Electrical Calculations I |
| CNBT 1000 | Residential & Light Commercial Construction Drawings |
Receiving Academic Credit Hours
All courses in the Electrical Helper Workforce Skills Award (WSA) program have the option to be converted to credit hours using a form and all courses lead into the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Instrumentation pathway including the .
Admissions Requirements
- Students must be 18 years of age
- High school diploma/GED not required
- Recommended minimum of 9th grade level math and reading knowledge
Academic pathway
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Take the Next Step!
Upon completion, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students can advance their skills by taking credit courses toward the following "stackable" credentials:
Page last updated February 11, 2026.