Our Mission

The NTT College of Skilled Trades is a post-secondary institution dedicated to providing its diverse student body with the opportunity to acquire and apply the vocational, technical and academic skills necessary to succeed in high demand industrial occupations.

The College strives to provide its diverse student body with the opportunity to acquire vocational, technical, and academic skills necessary to succeed in high demand occupations. The professional staff is committed to promoting a supportive and safe learning environment by building collegiality, participating in staff development, and by helping students to develop work attitudes that will empower them to become respectful and responsible lifelong learners in the twenty-first century global society. Within this focus, the College will contribute to economic growth by enhancing the employability of service area residents in technology, business, and skilled trades. The College is dedicated to providing quality instructional programs which remain accessible to both traditional and nontraditional students through open admissions, reasonable costs, counseling, advisement, educational technology, financial assistance and career development services.

The NTT Learning Difference

The college is based on principles similar to those of NTT, Inc., the leader in industrial training for over 25 years. We strive to provide leading edge learning using the finest technology, a hands-on approach and instructors with real word experience and a commitment to excellence.

What does an Industrial Electrician do?

An industrial electrician plans, installs, tests, inspects, troubleshoots and services all types of industrial electrical equipment that are vital to the operation of commercial and industrial businesses. These include all equipment or components directly or indirectly exposed to electric power such as motors, generators, pumps, lighting systems and associated electrical and electronic controls.

While the type of work varies depending on the size of the company and the company's products or services, an industrial electrician is trained to:

• read and interpret blueprints, drawings and code specifications for layout and installation of electrical equipment
• install, repair and replace electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• test electrical and electronic equipment for continuity, current voltage and resistance
• install, maintain, repair and test switchgears, transformers, switchboard members and regulators
• install, maintain, repair and test electrical motors, generators, industrial storage batteries, low voltage distribution systems and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and devices as well as micro processor-based systems
• install and maintain communication data systems, emergency stand-by systems, heating, ventilation and climate control systems
• calibrate instrumentation devices
• conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records

What skills/abilities are required?

If you can do precision work and have an interest in electricity and electrically powered equipment, you would enjoy a career as an industrial electrician. You must adhere to industry standards for installation, repairs and safety. Because of the increased use of computer-based equipment, you should also have experience using computers.

To be successful in the trade, electricians need to:

• determine how equipment operates by looking at a diagram or blueprint
• enjoy solving problems and determining the best repair solutions
• work proficiently in a variety of tasks
• keep up to date with new developments in electrical technology
• be familiar with and be able to operate a variety of hand and power tools
• have good planning and organizational abilities

The Skills You Learn

• Blueprint Reading and Drafting
• Industrial and Electrical Codes
• Electrical Practice and Safety
• Tools and Instruments
• Electrical Theory
• Alternating and Direct Current Theories
• Basic and Industrial Electronics
• Single-Phase Transformers, Three-Phase Motors and Controls
• Electrical/Electronic Metering Methods
• Rotating Machines and Controls
• Programmable Logic Controllers

Job Placement Services

We provide program graduates with job leads, interviewing skills, resume assistance, and one-on-one assistance, all of which should instill the confidence which will be necessary to secure employment.

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