Electrician

Start your journey toward a career in the electrical industry with our comprehensive 750-hour Electrical Training Program. Designed to prepare students for entry-level electrician positions, this hands-on program combines classroom instruction with practical lab experience in real-world electrical applications.

Students will learn essential electrical theory, safety practices, residential and industrial wiring, blueprint reading, schematic layout, and an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The program also includes OSHA-10 Certification and guidance on obtaining a California Electrician Trainee Card, helping students prepare for the California State Licensing Examination.

Available in both day and evening formats, the program provides flexible scheduling and industry-focused training to help students build the skills and confidence needed for success in the electrical field.

Program Highlights:

• Study of Basic Electricity
• Residential Home Wiring
• Industrial Wiring
• Schematic Layout
• Blueprint Reading
• Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• OSHA-10 Certification Included

Admission Requirement:
Assessment score at a 7th grade level in reading and mathematics.

Program Options:

Full-Time Day Track

• Complete the program in 4 quarters
• Registration Fee:  $337.50.00 per quarter.  Fees are paid quarterly and do not include books or supplies
• Schedule:  Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Additional Required Expenses

• Required Textbooks:  $475.00
• Electrician Trainee Card Fee:  $25.00
• Required Materials &  Supplies:  $1,367.00
• Miscellaneous Expenses:  $21.00

Total Estimated Program Cost:  $3,253.00 (includes books and supplies)

Part-Time Evening Track

• Complete the program in 6 quarters
• Registration Fee:  $215.00 per quarter.  Fees are paid quarterly and do not include books or supplies
• Schedule:  Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Additional Required Expenses

• Required Textbooks:  $475.00
• Electrician Trainee Card Fee:  $25.00
• Required Materials &  Supplies:  $1,247.00
• Miscellaneous Expenses:  $21.00

Total Estimated Program Cost:  $3,073.00 (includes books and supplies)

Student Accident Insurance

BPACE Student Accident Insurance is required for all students enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs that include a clinical component and other programs with safety requirements.

• Annual Insurance Fee:  $15.00
• Coverage period:  July through June
• The fee must be paid each year of enrollment.

Class Locations:

Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (main campus)

4640 Maine Ave.

Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education / Baldwin Park High school Extension Campus

3900 N. Puente Ave.

Baldwin Park, CA 91706

(Located on Badillo St.)

Financial Aid:

Financial Aid services are available.  A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid.  Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree.  Grants start from $740.00 to $7,395.00 and students are able to apply online (click this link to go to our Financial Aid Section).