PROGRAMS | CONSTRUCTION
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
This highly technical and demanding course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter and progress through the dynamic fields of electrical technology and electrical engineering. Class time is divided so that the students benefit from electrical theory lessons, reinforced by "hands-on" applications, in the program’s state-of-the art electrical laboratory. Modern training equipment is utilized to prepare the students for careers in the emerging "high-tech" electrical field. Students learn the basics of residential, commercial and industrial electricity applications. Program graduates are prepared for employment as entry-level electricians or can pursue advanced education at numerous colleges, trade schools or apprenticeship programs.
Recommended Scope and Sequence * This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.
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Job Titles
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks
47-2111 Electricians
47-3013 Helpers -- Electricians
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
49-9098 Helpers -- Installation, Maintenance and Repair Workers
Articulation Agreements
Baran Institute of Technology
Triangle Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Student Certifications
NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Electrical Operations
NCCER - National Center for Construction Education and Reasearch
OSHA Safety Certification
PBA - Pennsylvania Builders Association
Accreditations
NCCER - National Center fir Construction Education and Reasearch
PBA - Pennsylvania Builders Association
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Stephen McDevitt
Biography
I graduated from Holy Name High School in 1983. I played minor league baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies for five years (1983-1988). I worked at Birchcraft Kitchens in the hardware department from (1988-1990). I was an electrical apprentice for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) from 1990-1995. I became a journeyman electrician in 1995. I worked for the Reading School District maintenance department as a journeyman electrician from 1995-2003. In 2003, I began my teaching career at RMCTC.
Date of hire: September 2003
Education
Vocational Education I Teaching Certification – Temple University
Certifications
Journeyman electricians license for the city of Reading, license #JE0533
Experience
I have competency in electrical wiring for residential, commercial and industrial applications. My experience includes: completion of the IBEW apprenticeship program, Journeyman Electrician from 1995 to present, and Maintenance Electrician with the Reading School District for eight years.
Community service
M.S. Walk-A-Thon since 1994
Interests
I enjoy exercising and riding bike in my free time. I read and listen to music.
Awards
Graduated in 1995 from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was top in my class.
Message
Electrical workers have significant influence in the “technological” society inwhich we presently live. Electrical technology workers must be highly skilled to meet the demands of the customer.
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