Trailblazer offers students a wide variety of knowledge, and hands-on skills to help educate them for their future career in Electrical technology. Mr. Joe Fister is a certified master electrician, who has years of electrical experience to guide Trailblazer students in hands-on learning. Approximately 40 students are enrolled in the program. Whether students plan to work as a local electrician, electrical engineer, architect, master electrician or maintain and repair their home, these courses and certifications are beneficial.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Industrial Electrical Assistant
This pathway prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems in residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring, DC and AC motors controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
Skilled Trades Construction Electrical TRACK
The Electrical Skilled Trades TRACK is designed as a pre-apprenticeship pathway for students to have the opportunity to enter a Registered Apprenticeship training program upon graduation. This Skilled Trades TRACK does not require an employer partner. Students must successfully complete the four-course sequence, eight safety modules and an end of program assessment. Upon conclusion, the instructor will fill out a completion form and submit to OCTE. After being processed, the student will receive a pre-apprenticeship industry certification issued by the Kentucky Labor Cabinet. This certification will be recognized by participating partners for an interview and possible credit upon placement. Credit is at the discretion of the training organization.
Construction TRACK
The Tech Ready Apprentices for Careers in Kentucky (TRACK) youth pre-apprenticeship program is a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Career and Technical Education and the Kentucky Labor Cabinet to provide secondary students with career pathway opportunities into employers who offer Registered
Apprenticeship programs. Employers are able to tailor the program for their specific needs and select the Career and Technical Education courses and students for their apprenticeship pathway. Employers benefit by gaining future employees that have a good foundation and an interest in that occupation. Additionally, it enables students to receive a nationally recognized credential. Successful completion is determined by the employer, and the student will be awarded an industry certification through The Kentucky Labor Cabinet, and all on-the-job hours worked will be counted towards the registered apprenticeship.
Electrical Construction Engineering (Hybrid with Engineering)
This pathway provides the opportunity to blend Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses with Engineering courses to help students apply technical skills along with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to solve real-world problems. This pathway prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
COURSES OFFERED:
Electrical Construction I (BCTC College Credit Option)
Circuits I (BCTC College Credit Option)
Electrical Construction II (BCTC College Credit Option)
Circuits II (BCTC College Credit Option)
Rotating Machinery
Electrical Motor Controls
Basic Troubleshooting
TRACK Apprenticeships
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Electrical Construction I and Lab (2 credit hours + lab (articulated credit))
Circuits I (2 credit hours)
Circuits II (articulated credit)
SKILLS THAT STUDENTS LEARN:
Electrical theory
Electrical motor controls
Electrical blueprint reading
Residential Electrical installation
Commercial Electrical installation
Industrial Electrical Installation
CERTIFICATIONS THAT CAN BE OBTAINED:
Industrial Apprentice
TRACK Pre Apprentice
TRACK Test Certification
WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
The senior students have work-based learning opportunities with various Electrical contractors in the area. They use skills that they have learned in the classroom, as well as, learn new things in the industrial setting. Some students even have the opportunity to earn money while working during school hours.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Skills USA
https://education.ky.gov/CTE/stuorg/Pages/SkillsUSA.aspx