Mission Statement
The mission of Texas Technical Trade School is to train individuals with the core skills and practices learned through short-term programs that enable graduates to gain opportunities of growth and employment in the area they trained in.
About Us
Texas Technical Trade School
Is currently comprised of a 1,250 square feet facility with Administrative office,
classroom, and lab training area. All equipment and supplies are up to date in accordance with modern industry needs
History
Elvia Martinez is the sole owner of Texas Technical Trade School. Ms. Martinez has 10+ years’ combined experience in business leadership and management, with additional experience in the Workforce Solutions Offices. With 7 years in the education industry, she has experience and knowledge in career placement assistance, student and business networking, and business infrastructure. Ms. Martinez’s focus and goal are to provide a way for all students and graduates seeking the Electrical trade an efficient and excellent program that will help them learn the industry and help them succeed.
Hours of Operation
Office Hours of Operation
The Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.
Class Schedule
Classes are held Monday-Thursday according to the times below:
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Day Class
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Night Class
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Class/Lab
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08:30am-12:00m
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Break/Lunch
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12:00m-12:30pm
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8:00pm-8:15pm
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Class/Lab
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12:30pm-03:00pm
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8:15pm-10:00pm
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Courses
Electrical Technician
The courses in the Electrical Technician program are designed to teach students the core technical skills, work habits, and abilities required to obtain an entry-level position as an Electrical Technician, Electrical Helper, or Electrical Maintenance Technician.
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Class
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Scheduled Days
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Scheduled Times
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Scheduled Week Time
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Maximum Time
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Day Class
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Monday-Thursday
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8:30am-3:00pm
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7.5 Weeks
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10.8 weeks (260 hrs.)
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Night Class
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Monday-Thursday
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6:00pm-10:00pm
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12.5 Weeks
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16.3 weeks (260 hrs.)
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CURRICULUM
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COURSE
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COURSE TITLE
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DESCRIPTION
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LEC. HRS
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LAB. HRS
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TOTAL. HRS
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ELEC 101
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Fundamentals & OSHA Safety
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Electrical theory, Electrical terms, Safety (OSHA practices), NEC Codes. Installing outlets, wiring switches, receptacles, and lights
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10
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14
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24
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ELEC 102
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Material Handling
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Electrical boxes, tools (tool safety), alternative energy, ohms law. Reading, understanding wiring diagrams, material recognition, installing romex, proper terminating.
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10
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14
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24
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ELEC 103
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OSHA Regulations and Electrical Testing
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Structure terminology, Lockout/Tagout (LoTo), NEC/Ladder safety. Electrical voltage testing, electrical installation of (J) boxes, sizing.
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09
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15
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24
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ELEC 104
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Wiring
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Electric feeders, electric circuit principles, planning circuits, individual branch circuits. Splicing conductors, installing cables, marking and installing branch circuits, terminating conductors.
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09
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15
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24
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ELEC 105
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Conduit and Construction Safety
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Types of conduit, construction safety, conduit formulas, conduit fittings. Bending & installing conduit, pulling conductors, bracing and proper strapping.
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09
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15
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24
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ELEC 106
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Code Requirements
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Service load calculations, types AFCI & GFCI, how AFCI & GFCI work, code requirements for AFCI & GFCI. Installing GFCI, installing AFCI, outlet spacing, surge protector installation
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10
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14
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24
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ELEC 107
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Installation
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Voltage drop calculations, box fill, types SEP & Sub-panels, breaker types, panel clearances. Mounting SEP, breaker installation, panel wiring, ground rod installation.
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09
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15
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24
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ELEC 108
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Grounding
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Grounding conductor sizing panel, bonding ampacities of conductors. Building & installing panels (service), meter box installation, grounding & clearances.
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09
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15
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24
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CSA 101
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Career Service Assistance & Job Search
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8
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0
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8
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Totals
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83
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117
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200
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Enrollment Periods
Texas Technical Trade School enrolls up until the day a new class begins.
School Calendar
Holiday Closings
- New Year’s Eve
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve Day
- Christmas Day
- Day after Christmas
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