Basic Electrical Technician – Workforce Development Program - Training / Education

The Basic Electrical Technician SkillBridge program prepares transitioning service members for entry-level electrical and maintenance roles in residential, commercial, and light industrial environments. Participants develop foundational knowledge in electrical theory, safety practices, wiring methods, blueprint reading, and basic troubleshooting. This program emphasizes hands-on skill development aligned with industry standards and provides a pathway into the skilled trades workforce or advanced electrical training programs.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Basic Electrical Technician, graduates may assist licensed electricians or maintenance teams with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components. Typical duties include pulling and terminating wire, installing electrical devices and fixtures, reading electrical diagrams, performing basic system testing, and adhering to safety and code requirements. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles such as electrical helper, maintenance electrician assistant, facilities maintenance technician, or electrical technician trainee.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Assist licensed electricians or maintenance teams with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components
• Pull and terminate wire
• Install electrical devices and fixtures
• Read electrical diagrams
• Perform basic system testing
• Adhere to safety and code requirements

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Must be eligible for DoD SkillBridge participation
• Ability to perform hands-on work in industrial environments
• Willingness to follow safety standards and wear required PPE
• Interest in skilled trades, industrial maintenance, or electrical careers

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Other Eligibility Factors- Must be eligible for DoD SkillBridge participation- Ability to perform hands-on work in industrial environments- Willingness to follow safety standards and wear required PPE- Interest in skilled trades, industrial maintenance, or electrical careers

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

BENEFITS✨

• Hands-on skill development aligned with industry standards
• Pathway into the skilled trades workforce or advanced electrical training programs
• Exposure to potential employers through job placement and job shadowing opportunities

OTHER

Please review our accelerated programs and express interest here: https://www.columbustech.edu/puckettcenter/This SkillBridge opportunity is an education and training–based program delivered by Columbus Technical College through the Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr. VECTR Workforce Development Center. Participation does not guarantee employment but provides industry-aligned training, credentials, and exposure to potential employers through job placement and job shadowing opportunities. The Puckett Center has a network of employers for interview and placement.