The Electrical Wiring Fundamentals Career Studies Certificate (CSC) prepares students for entry-level positions and career advancement in electrical construction, residential wiring, and industrial maintenance. Designed in strict accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), this program delivers hands-on technical training and provides direct classroom preparation for the Journeyman Electrical Licensing Exam.
Program at a Glance
| Program Aspect | Details |
| Award Earned | Career Studies Certificate (CSC) |
| Program Major | Electrical Wiring Fundamentals |
| Licensing Preparation | Direct preparation for the Journeyman Electrical Exam |
| Funding Eligibility | G3 Eligible (Tuition assistance for eligible Virginia residents) |
| Stackable Pathway | Credits stack directly into MGCC's Electrical & Instrumentation Technology AAS |
| Program Head | Bryan Smith — bsmith@mgcc.edu |
💰 G3 Program Eligible — Low or No-Cost Tuition
This program qualifies for Virginia’s G3 Financial Assistance Program (Get a Skill, Get a Job, Get Ahead). G3 provides tuition support and financial assistance for eligible Virginia residents enrolling in high-demand technical and skilled trades programs. Contact Student Services or Financial Aid to verify your eligibility.
What You Will Learn
This trade-focused program provides comprehensive training in safety codes, electrical theory, and installation methods:
- National Electrical Code (NEC) Compliance: Master state, local, and national safety standards governing commercial, residential, and industrial electrical work.
- Electrical Construction Methods: Install branch circuits, conduit systems, distribution panels, and lighting controls across structural frameworks.
- Industrial & Commercial Maintenance: Troubleshoot, maintain, alter, and repair existing electrical equipment and power delivery systems.
- Journeyman Licensing Exam Preparation: Build core technical competencies and code familiarity required to sit for the Journeyman electrical license examination.
Career & Academic Pathways
This certificate serves as a practical entry point for skilled trade apprenticeships, electrical contracting roles, and advanced technical degrees.
Potential Career Pathways:
- Electrical Apprentice / Trade Assistant
- Journeyman Electrician Candidate
- Electrical Construction Technician
- Industrial Electrical Maintenance Assistant
- Facilities Wiring Specialist
Stackable Degree Pathway:
Every credit hour earned in this certificate applies directly toward MGCC's two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Electrical and Instrumentation Technology (E&I).
Curriculum & Course Plan
This focused certificate combines classroom code study with practical wiring laboratory experience.
👉 View the Complete Electrical Wiring Fundamentals CSC Course Sequence in the Catalog
Program Contact & Admissions
Ready to start your electrical trade career or prepare for your Journeyman exam? Contact our Program Head or Student Services:
Bryan Smith — Program Head, Electrical & Instrumentation Technology
Email: bsmith@mgcc.edu
Office Location: Warren Hall, Clifton Forge Campus
MGCC Student Services Suite
Phone: (540) 863-2820 | Email: admissions@mgcc.edu
Location: Backels Hall, First Floor (Clifton Forge Campus)