Are you preparing for a career as an electrician? The first step in the process is to complete your education, and OBC can help. Not only will you learn about the basics of electricity theory at OBC, but you will also learn advanced techniques of electrical applications. Plus, you get hands-on training in a lab setting to build your confidence when it is time to start working as an electrician’s apprentice.

Did you know that our Electrical Application program is now offered at our Columbus, Ohio campus? The same curriculum and chance to get hands-on training as the program at the Lorain County and Dayton campuses is now available for students at our Columbus campus. If you live near our Columbus campus and want to become an electrician, OBC can help.

Advanced Techniques Taught in OBC’s Electrical Applications Program

OBC’s Electrical Applications Program teaches advanced techniques for mastering the trade. Whether it is smart home technology or renewable energy integrations, there are many advanced techniques that OBC will cover to prepare you for your new career. They include:

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Our students develop advanced techniques to manage and implement energy-efficient solutions like smart thermostats and LED lighting. This not only includes appliances, home electronics, and insulation, but also lighting and solar energy. Did you know that OBC offers a class exclusively on solar and green technology? Not only is it good for the environment, but it also saves customers money. It’s a win-win!

Health and Safety

Electricity is dangerous for our students and customers if misused. Our Electrical Applications program stresses safety first, and students are always focused on safety protocols within the Electrical Applications program. Whether it is the National Electrical Code (NEC) or OSHA guidelines, our students put safety first. They learn to properly utilize personal protective equipment, assess risks, and respond to emergencies.

Advanced Customer Service

Communication is vital to electricians’ success. Our students build their advanced communication skills to explain highly complex concepts in layperson’s terms to customers with limited technical knowledge of electricity. This will help them build trust and create long-term relationships with customers.

Technical Proficiency

Not only is it essential to understand the theory behind electricity and electrical applications, but our students will also become technically proficient in using the tools and equipment that are part of the electrician’s arsenal. The ability to master hand tools and advanced devices will be a regular part of the job, and our students will be ready.

Hands-On Learning

OBC uses advanced techniques and equipment during hands-on learning in the lab. Students use the same industry-standard tools and equipment they will find on the job on their first day. This helps build their confidence and that knowledge that can be tapped throughout their career.

Final Thoughts

Do you have 9 months to complete our Electrical Applications diploma program to become an electrician? Electricians with a skill set that includes advanced techniques will be at the forefront of the industry, and OBC is ready to help.

Want to Learn More?

The Electrical Applications Diploma program at OBC is geared toward the hands-on training that you need to step right into the workforce as a junior electrician. Students learn theory in the classroom and then apply those skills in a lab setting, including the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, transformers, a/c and d/c motor control circuits, instrumentation, and programmable logic controller, and more. 

Contact us today to learn more about our Electrical Applications program today.