Earning your Electrical Wiring CSC will help you fast-track your career as an electrician and build valuable skills that will appeal to employers in a competitive job market. This certificate provides 240 clock hours of formal training, which satisfies the educational requirements of the electrician journeyman’s exam. Students will also need four years of practical work experience to apply for the electrical journeyman’s license.
Take the next step toward becoming an independent electrician and complete one portion of the preparation for the state journeyman’s exam. In this program, you will earn 240 hours of vocational training over one year, and evening classes allow you to schedule your education around your existing career.
Gain valuable skills with real-world applications
This program will give you the skills needed to work in a commercial role, start toward becoming an independent electrician, or to gain a better understanding of the electrical systems within your own home. This program is a great fit if you have an interest in supplying power to homes and businesses and enjoy working with your hands.
Credit for Prior Learning
Our Credit for Prior Learning Program may award college credit for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom. Examples of Credit for Prior Learning include:- Certifications and licensures
- Military and law enforcement training
- Work-based learning
- National or institutional examinations
- Workforce training
Program Cost & Length
Est. Tuition*: $
Program Length: 1-2 Semesters
Credits: 17
*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid.
Program Head
J. Spencer Blankenship
Associate Professor, Electrical Wiring
jblankenship@virginiawestern.edu
540-857-7277
Webber Hall W116
Masters – Virginia Tech, 2012
Have Questions? Contact Us
enroll@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall
855-874-6690
School of Business,
Technology & Trades
DID YOU KNOW?
This program is eligible for G3 funding assistance! Click here for more information and to contact an advisor.

