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Become an Electrician

Training provides instruction for entry-level electrical positions and apprenticeships. Successful completion of this non-credit program can result in eligible academic credit conversion.

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Course Sequence Order
- ELC181 Fundamentals of Structural Wiring
- ELC182 Residential Electric
- ELC166 Commercial Electric
- ELC183 Specialized Systems


For foundational training needs only, see Electrical Foundations - Workforce Training Certificate (2-Course Series)

Duration & Format
- Program Duration: Twelve months
- Timing: Day, Evening classes
- Classroom Format: In-person participation required

Requirements
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or an appropriate placement test score.

Accepted placement scores (Accuplacer Next Gen):
- Reading: 237 or higher
- Reading: 229 and Writing: At least 237
- ESL Reading: At least 102
- ESL Overall: At least 276

To satisfy the English prerequisite, students must meet one of the following:
1. Score above the prerequisite course on the placement test
2. Provide proof of completing college-level English
3. Meet one or more of the listed exemptions

Credentials & Certifications
- FCC Completion Award (per course) or CEWD Workforce Training Certificate

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience*
- N/A for this program

Career Pathways
Learn more about Electrician career growth opportunities.

Contact Us
*Contact the Construction & Applied Technologies Institute (CATI) by email at CATI@frederick.edu for details.

Please Note: Residency fees apply ($5 per course for residents outside Frederick County and $10 per course for non-Maryland students). Learn more >>

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ELC182

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $272.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (3/18/2026-5/13/2026)

Instructor : Neville Robinson 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT140 or ELC181. This ...More

Class ID: 29676

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

ELC182

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $272.00

Weekly - Thu, Tue 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (3/19/2026-5/14/2026)

Instructor : Sanford Malakoff 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT140 or ELC181. This ...More

Class ID: 30048

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

ELC183

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $204.00

Weekly - Thu, Tue 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (3/19/2026-5/14/2026)

Instructor : Travis Anderson 

Please read: Prerequisite: BLDT140 or ELC181. This ...More

Class ID: 29675

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Closed

ELC181

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $327.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (8/25/2026-10/15/2026)

Instructor : Sanford Malakoff 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30770

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

ELC166

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $272.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (8/25/2026-10/15/2026)

Instructor : Travis Anderson 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30772

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
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Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

ELC181

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $327.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8/25/2026-10/15/2026)

Instructor : Neville Robinson 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30769

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

ELC182

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $272.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (10/19/2026-12/9/2026)

Instructor : Neville Robinson 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30779

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

ELC182

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $272.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (10/20/2026-12/10/2026)

Instructor : Sanford Malakoff 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30780

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register

ELC183

Tuition $331.00

Fees: $272.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (10/20/2026-12/10/2026)

Instructor : Travis Anderson 

Please read: This course will meet in person at the ...More

Class ID: 30778

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email Ceinfo@frederick.edu for steps to register
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