Prepare to learn about installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure systems, or the basics of the gas-line industry, industry pipe fitting and gas-line infrastructure systems in our Energy Technology program. Work towards earning your certification for direct employment and become eligible for TEP’s pre-apprenticeship program.
Certifications
- OSHA 10
- NCCER Core 1
- NCCER Core 2
- Students who apply for PCC graduation: Energy Technology (Basic)
Things to Consider About this Program
- Working with Utility or Sub Contractors in this field
- Involves long hours outside
- In this program you are a high school student and a college student. Your performance is reflected on your transcripts for your high school and Pima Community College.
- Your grades for this course will impact your college GPA.
- JTED pays for the college tuition for this program.
Direct Employment
- With 2 summer classes direct employment to TEP Apprenticeship
- Various positions with Southwest Gas or their subcontractors
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Electric Power Line Workers (installers/repairers)
- Substation/Relay Workers
- Pipe-Fitters/Steam-Fitters
- Wind Turbine Technicians
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers
- Power Plant Operators, Distributors and Dispatchers
Eligibility
Grades 11, 12
Students must complete the following:
- JTED pre-enrollment and registration forms
- JTED & PCC onboarding requirements
- Application to PCC (tuition is paid by JTED)
- Attend New Student Orientation for JTED @ PCC students
- High school students in this program are held to the same standards and policies as a PCC student
