Through a competency-based curriculum the Electrical program prepares students with the basic skills needed for an advanced-level position in the electrical field.  The students gain a through knowledge of materials, terminology, and safety skills that are necessary in becoming a licensed electrician, a licensed systems technician, or a telecommunications technician.  Students will become proficient in a variety of electrical projects in compliance with the National Electric Code, Massachusetts Electrical Code, and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Safety Code, and all other codes relegated to the electrical industry.

The related classroom curriculum stresses mathematics, science and blueprint reading related to the electrical field.  Emphasis is placed on the mastery of fundamentals, concepts and principles as well as the ability to solve practical problems. 

The Electrical course is a Chapter 74 approved program.

Upon graduation students will receive a high school diploma and a vocational certificate.  In addition, he or she will be awarded 2080 working hours and 225 classroom hours to apply towards the requirements of the State of Massachusetts Electrical Board for the Electrical License Examination.

Graduation provides the following career opportunities:  electrical apprentice, journeyman electrician, residential electrician, commercial electrician, industrial electrician, Master electrician, electrical contractor, telecommunications technician, systems technician (burglar and fire) or electrical material sales.

Companies or employers where Medford Electrical Program graduates are working:

Facilco

D&D Electric

Griffin Electric Company

Interstate Electric Company

Tocco Electric Company

Nardone Electric

All State Electric Company

American Alarm

Assured Fire Alarm Company

Reliance Electric

All-Tech Electric 

Medford Vocational Technical High School’s Electrician Program includes Articulation Agreements with the following colleges and institutions:

New England Institute of Technology

Licenses, Certifications, and Affiliations

State of Massachusetts Electrical License

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and General Safety Cards