South Florida Institute of Technology

Journeyman Electrician Exam Preparation

Miami Campus
Miami, FL
Certificate Of Course Completion · On Campus
Journeyman Electrician Exam Preparation
SFIT is accredited by ACCSC and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education.
Classes meet in person at the Miami Campus.
Tuition for this course is $550, paid at the time of registration.
This course is 32 clock hours of instruction.
No application or registration fee is published for this course.
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Journeyman Electrician Exam Preparation is a Certificate Of Course Completion program offered by South Florida Institute of Technology in Miami, FL. Tuition is $550 total.

Program Overview

Facilitate effective training, review the essential mathematics formulas and National Electrical Code topics needed to successfully pass a journeyman electrician certification examination.

A variety of theoretical and applied concepts will be covered in the course with the overarching intent of journeyman electrician certification preparation. Each class will devote a significant portion of time covering the National Electrical Code.

Upon completion of the continuing education course students will be provided with a Certificate of Course Completion.

Students interested in enrolling in our continuing education courses must understand that these courses are not designed or intended to qualify its participants for employment. They are intended solely for the avocation, personal enrichment, continuing education, and enjoyment of its participants. Continuing education courses are not prerequisite or provide credit toward any vocational program offered within the school.

What sets this Program apart

South Florida Institute of Technology's Department of Continuing Education offers non-credit courses for people who want to update and increase their knowledge and skills in construction, allied health and technology, including professional development certification courses and test-preparation courses.

  • Comprehensive exam preparation courses with exclusive test-taking strategies and in-class practice tests, so you are prepared and confident to take your chosen exam.
  • Professional development courses needed for continued certification in your chosen profession.
  • Workforce development training that the department describes as innovative, flexible and responsive to the needs of the diverse communities it serves.
  • Founded in October 1997 and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) since February 2002, with campuses in Miami and Hialeah.
  • Classroom instructor-to-student ratio does not exceed 1 to 30.

Admission Requirements and Process

Participant must have at least three years of field experience in the trade or education equivalent or a combination of the two, but not more than one-half consisting of education equivalent.

Student must have a basic understanding of electrical theory and trade knowledge.

General Requirements

  • Course requirement
    Participant must have at least three years of field experience in the trade or education equivalent or a combination of the two, but not more than one-half consisting of education…
  • Course requirement
    Student must have a basic understanding of electrical theory and trade knowledge.
  • Payment at registration
    Tuition cost must be paid at the time of registration by cash, money order, check, debit card or major credit card.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Contact the Continuing Education office
    Contact the Department of Continuing Education (Mondays-Fridays 10am-6pm, 305.649.2050 Ext. 17) for the next start date.
  2. 2
    Register and pay tuition
    Register for the course; tuition cost must be paid at the time of registration.
  3. 3
    Attend and complete the course
    Upon completion of the continuing education course students will be provided with a Certificate of Course Completion.

Program Schedule

8:30am - 12:30pm (Saturday classes, last published start June 27, 2026) or 8:30am - 12:30pm (Sunday classes, last published start June 28, 2026). Location: Miami Campus.

The school reserves the right to cancel classes for which there is insufficient enrollment and to make any schedule changes as necessary, including a change in time, days, location, or instructor.

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Cost and Financial Aid Information is an estimate for general reference only. It is not an offer or guarantee of financial aid or of any price, and what a School charges you may differ.
Total Program Tuition
≈ $550
FAFSA Code

Tuition. Tuition cost: $550.

Books. Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Exam Preparation based on NEC 2020; NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2020 (Code Book).

Payment. Tuition cost must be paid at the time of registration. Acceptable types of payment are cash, money order, check, debit cards, and major credit cards. If books and supplies are required, they are not included in the tuition cost unless indicated in the course description.

Refunds. Tuition paid will be refunded if the student cancels prior to the first day of class; cancellation after the first day but prior to 40% completion results in a pro rata refund, and cancellation after completing 40% of the course results in no refund.

Required Courses

Subject #Name
JEL 1General Electrical Theory & Principles
JEL 2Plan Reading
JEL 3Wiring & Protection
JEL 4Wiring Methods & Materials
JEL 5Motors & Controls
JEL 6Equipment for General Use
JEL 7Special Occupancies
JEL 8Special Equipment
JEL 9Special Conditions
JEL 10Communication Systems
Totals

Career Outcomes

Where it leads. The course is intended to help you successfully pass a journeyman electrician certification examination, covering a variety of theoretical and applied concepts with that overarching intent. It assumes at least three years of field experience in the trade or its education equivalent.

Please note. SFIT states that its continuing education courses are not designed or intended to qualify participants for employment, and it makes no statement that people who complete them are more likely to obtain employment in the field than people who do not.

What to expect as a South Florida Institute of Technology student

In class. This is a classroom lecture course. Instructors provide study methods, techniques and class material, coach you on how to navigate the reference books, and give numerous practice questions for training purposes. Classes run 8:30am to 12:30pm, with a Saturday group and a Sunday group at the Miami Campus.

Books. Required books are Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Exam Preparation based on NEC 2023, and NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2023 (Code Book).

Payment and completion. Tuition must be paid at the time of registration by cash, money order, check, debit card or major credit card. Required books and supplies are not included in tuition unless the course description says so. On completion you receive a Certificate of Course Completion.

Campus Address

Miami Campus
720 NW 27th Avenue
2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33125

Why Accreditation Is Important

South Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); in May 2022 ACCSC voted to grant a Renewal of Accreditation with Reporting for five years going forward from February 2022. It is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (License No. 2003).

  • A reliable indicator of quality
  • Approved program of study
  • Qualified instructors
  • Recognition by employers nationwide

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Student Demographics

These are demographics for all students at the Miami Campus (IPEDS, 2024).

Gender Distribution
Women48.9%(4,768)
Men51.1%(4,979)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Primary Ethnic Group
Hispanic/Latino
100% · 9,747 students
Hispanic/Latino100% · 9,747
White0% · 0
Black/African American0% · 0
Asian0% · 0
American Indian/Alaska Native0% · 0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0% · 0
Two or More Races0% · 0
International Students0% · 0

Curriculum

The course is 32 hours, with 3.2 hours on each of ten subjects: General Electrical Theory and Principles, Plan Reading, Wiring and Protection, Wiring Methods and Materials, Motors and Controls, Equipment for General Use, Special Occupancies, Special Equipment, Special Conditions, and Communication Systems. It reviews the essential mathematics formulas, and each class devotes a significant portion of time to the National Electrical Code.

Required Courses

Subject #NameTotal
JEL 1General Electrical Theory & Principles3.2
JEL 2Plan Reading3.2
JEL 3Wiring & Protection3.2
JEL 4Wiring Methods & Materials3.2
JEL 5Motors & Controls3.2
JEL 6Equipment for General Use3.2
JEL 7Special Occupancies3.2
JEL 8Special Equipment3.2
JEL 9Special Conditions3.2
JEL 10Communication Systems3.2
Totals32

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South Florida Institute of Technology Miami Campus building, 720 NW 27th Avenue

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