Electricity Technician

The Electricity Technician Program at CBT Technology Institute prepares students for entry-level positions in the electrical industry, with instruction in English and Spanish from industry-experienced instructors. Supported by dedicated staff and faculty and resources from industry partners, the program combines theory with hands-on training.

You learn the fundamentals of electricity, residential wiring per National Electrical Code guidelines, blueprint reading, and low voltage systems, including fire alarm systems.

Program details. 24 semester credits over 8 months, offered at the Flagler, Hialeah and Cutler Bay campuses, on-ground or in a hybrid distance education format. Certification goals include OSHA-10, NCCER CORE, NCCER Electrical Level 1, Fire Alarm Systems Agent, Burglar Alarm Systems Agent and NABCEP Associate.

CBT Technology Institute has served Miami since 1988, growing from a small vocational school into a workforce-education school focused on high-demand fields like HVAC, Electricity, and Information Technology. More than 13,000 alumni have graduated, and the school partners with employers to make sure graduates are equipped to meet evolving workforce demands.

• Students create a portfolio based on the classes they take, which they may take with them to job interviews.
• One laptop per student.
• Classes are designed to reflect what is needed in the job market.
• Job placement assistance, plus free tutoring, resume preparation, and career workshops.
• Small classes and personalized attention, with flexible schedules for students balancing work, family, and school.
• After graduation, you can come back and refresh your knowledge by participating in the classes you have already taken, at no additional charge.

Each of the three campuses (Flagler, Hialeah and Cutler Bay) offers small classrooms, computer labs, a resource center with reference materials, and offices for financial aid, career assistance and student services. All locations are near expressways, transit routes and restaurants.

Applicants for admission must be a high school graduate or equivalent, complete an interview with an Admissions Representative, and submit a completed Admissions Application. High school diplomas are subject to verification. The same admission requirements apply to students applying for on-ground, hybrid or online programs.

Every prospective student completes an on-campus interview with an Admissions Representative and receives a campus tour. Applicants provide valid government-issued photo identification, their Social Security Number, any documents the Financial Aid Department requires to establish eligibility, and two personal references with name, phone number and address.

Application fee. A $25.00 non-refundable application (processing) fee is paid when signing the admissions application. It is waived for applicants from CareerSource South Florida, Vocational Rehabilitation, military veterans, and CBT students who re-apply.

If a course in your program does not meet the enrollment minimum to open, you will be offered the option to take it at another CBT location. Programs taught in a language other than English may reduce employability where English is required.

Class times. Classes are scheduled for four hours a day, up to five days a week. Morning classes run 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and evening classes 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday; laboratory work may be done from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM. CBT also offers weekend classes on Fridays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Terms. A semester is sixteen weeks, made up of two 8-week terms, and an academic year is two semesters. A full-time load is at least twelve credits per semester and a part-time load six. Students must complete the program within 150% of the scheduled time.

Upcoming term starts (catalog Appendix C): January 11, March 8, May 3, July 5, August 30 and October 25, 2027; the Fall 2 2026 term began October 26, 2026.

Delivery. This page covers the program in the hybrid distance education modality at the Cutler Bay Campus. The catalog notes the program is also available in the hybrid distance education modality. It is also taught in Spanish; completing a course or program in a language other than English may reduce employability where English is required.

Graduates enter the workforce prepared to advance their careers in the electrical industry. Diploma graduates are eligible to take the Miami-Dade County certifications as Journeyman Electrician and Electrician Maintenance if requirements are met.

• Apply specific and general OSHA regulations for electrical work.
• Interpret plans, specifications and technical diagrams, including current commercial and residential plan packs.
• Install residential wiring to the National Electrical Code.
• Inspect and install transformers, motors and equipment.
• Identify and solve electrical problems with test devices in low voltage safety systems.
• Select and use power tools and hand tools.

Sample job titles: Control Electrician, Electrical Journey Person, Electrical Troubleshooter, Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Inside Wireman, Maintenance Electrician and Wireman. CBT does not guarantee placement but helps graduates find positions in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

Orientation. Orientation runs in three phases. The week before the first day of class, new students get a general orientation and welcome from the Campus Director, program managers and student services, and receive their class schedule, uniforms and a technology orientation. Week two covers career services and financial aid.

Career preparation. CBT runs workshops and career assignments so students know what to expect after graduation and are prepared for job interviews. While the institute does not guarantee placement, it makes every effort to help graduates find positions in the Miami-Dade and Broward Counties area, and Career Services may help schedule interviews and send resumes to employers.

Graduation. To graduate you complete the full curriculum, earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, meet satisfactory academic progress, meet all financial obligations, complete exit interviews with Financial Aid and Career Services, and file for graduation with the Registrar. A formal graduation ceremony is held at least once a year.