Train as a Construction Electrician

Norfolk Campus
Newport News Campus (new!)

Centura is centered on your success.

Contractors, home installers, manufacturers and government agencies all need electricians.
Learn about OSHA certification, National Electric Code requirements, proper wiring techniques, electric motor principles and safety requirements in as little as 48 weeks.
Financial aid is available for eligible students.

Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance is not automatic.

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Centura is centered on your success.

Contractors, home installers, manufacturers and government agencies all need electricians.
Learn about OSHA certification, National Electric Code requirements, proper wiring techniques, electric motor principles and safety requirements in as little as 48 weeks.
Financial aid is available for eligible students.

Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance is not automatic.

Campus Locations

Both campuses offer the same Construction Electrician curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in the electrical trades.

Norfolk Campus

7020 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23518

Newport News Campus

616 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608

Prepare yourself with in-depth instruction.

Phase 1

Start with the basics of electrical flow, schematics and wiring diagrams, the National Electric Code and OSHA certification.

Phase 2

Learn about alternating currents, conductors and cables, wiring techniques and calculating branch circuits and feeder loads.

Phase 3

Explore electric motor principles, the major components of a typical HVAC system, and testing and troubleshooting practices.

Phase 4

Focus on Life Safety Specialty Systems like fire alarms, pools and spas: plus solid state relays and control panel components.

The skills you need, taught by professionals
in the field.

“Trades never stop because they’re always going to be needed…We try to mimic real life experiences…so they will be able to perform better.”

– Kenneth White, Construction Electrician Coordinator

“I’d like to see [the students] go where they want to go. Their success is my goal.”

– Brian Stanley, Construction Electrician Coordinator

Centura training is designed to move you forward.

Hands-on, practical instruction

Convenient day or night classes

Diverse learning environments

Career placement assistance

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About Centura

Founded in 1969, Centura College specializes in preparing graduates for a wide variety of career opportunities. There are three Centura campuses in the Tidewater Virginia area, located in Chesapeake, Newport News and Norfolk.

The Construction Electrician Program is offered at Centura’s Norfolk and Newport News campuses. The Norfolk campus features a 24,000-square-foot facility with computer labs, lecture halls and specialized labs for hands-on training. The Newport News campus spans more than 32,000 square feet and offers modern classrooms, computer labs and hands-on training environments. Not all programs are available at all locations.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at https://www.centuracollege.edu/. For consumer information, please visit https://www.centuracollege.edu/your-rights/.

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