Electrical Helper | Panola College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlActive ListeningCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairing

Knowledge

MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEnglish Language

Abilities

Manual DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionNear VisionMultilimb CoordinationFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingStatic Strength

Tasks

Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functionin
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.

Technology

Word processing softwareIndustrial control softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareFacilities management software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir compressorsAutomatic levelsBackhoesBall peen hammersBoom trucksBosun chairsBox end wrenchesBucket trucksCarpenter levelsCarpenters' levelsCaulking gunsChain hoistsCircular saws

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-9098.00	Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	title_inference	$38,860 median$54,650 top	+2.33%	220

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Hand and power tools — select and apply appropriately when installing or replacing moderate-complexity machinery parts with limited oversight on an industrial site.
Equipment components and instruments — examine and perform basic functional tests to detect common defects before returning equipment to service in a maintenance facility.
Electrical wiring and components — diagnose straightforward faults and rewire simple circuits following standard diagrams with occasional check-ins from a lead technician.
Piping, tubing, and hose connections — adjust, connect, or disconnect correctly using appropriate hand or power tools during routine service calls across multiple equipment types.
Machinery performance data — monitor via industrial control software panels and flag readings outside accepted parameters to the supervisor during shift operations.
Broken or defective equipment — disassemble methodically and prepare for repair, then reassemble and verify function following manufacturer procedures in a workshop environment.
Lubrication and preventive maintenance schedules — execute independently for assigned equipment within a planned maintenance program at a commercial or institutional facility.
Work progress and task sequencing — coordinate with fellow helpers and journeyman technicians to keep multi-step repair tasks on schedule in a team-based maintenance environment.
Facilities management software — enter completed maintenance records, parts usage, and equipment status updates accurately after each service task.
Quality-control observations — document and communicate clearly to supervisors using structured verbal reports and spreadsheet logs following equipment inspections.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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