Training Program Overview
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the electrical field, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) can help you get started. Our Electrical, Electronics, & Industrial Technology program coming to our Long Beach campus provides foundational training for entry-level roles.130
You’ll learn to maintain and repair different electronics and electrical systems in a high-tech, hands-on setting. Our program is built for all skill levels and is great for those who want to dive into the world of machinery and electrical components.
VA benefits are not currently available for this program.
What To Expect From Electrical Technician Training in Long Beach
- Only 12 months to complete
- Opportunity to earn 5 NCCER credentials
- Hands-on lab training
- Experienced instructors
- Job search assistance during and after your training
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Electrical Technician Courses in Long Beach
Our electrical technician courses combine practical hands-on application with electrical theory to help prepare you for the industry. Courses include:
- Introduction to Technical Trades
- Electrical Wiring
- DC Electrical Theory
- AC Electrical Theory
- Electrical and Electronics Troubleshooting
- Computers and Networking
- Instrumentation and Control
- Mechanical Systems & Maintenance
Electrical Technician Job Opportunities in Long Beach
As one of the largest cities in Southern California, Long Beach can be a great place to train for a career in the electrical industry.
UTI’s electrical programs do not prepare graduates for employment as electricians, and graduates will not be eligible for certification as an electrician without additional training and meeting state licensing requirements.
After graduation, you can pursue roles such as:130
- Electrician’s assistant
- Fire alarm technician
- Security + access control systems technician
- Mechatronics technician
- Cable technician
- Electrical technician
Of course, role availability will vary depending on the needs of the area. Our Career Services team can help you locate opportunities in and near Long Beach.
Visit Our UTI Long Beach Campus
Come visit our campus to see if electrical training is right for you. Check out our classrooms, labs and meet instructors to get your questions answered.
CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, California 90808
M-Th | 8:00am - 7:00pm | Hours
F | 8:00am - 5:00pm | Hours
562-541-7000 | Campus
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Electrical, Electronics, & Industrial Technology program runs for 12 months at UTI Long Beach. Training is designed to help prepare you for entry-level roles in electrical industries and industrial technology fields. The goal is to help you graduate and jump into the job market quicker.
No prior experience is needed to enroll in Long Beach’s EEIT program! Our courses are designed for all skill levels and build upon each other week after week.
Electrical technicians typically diagnose, install and maintain different electrical systems and equipment. Their jobs help ensure power is delivered and operational within vital systems, machinery and electronics! For more information about this career path and how it differs from electrician roles, read our blog here.
Yes, UTI Long Beach offers career search assistance. We have a dedicated Career Services team that can help you find employment opportunities both while you’re a student and also post-graduation, no matter how long it’s been!1