Electrical Technology · Palm Bay, FL
Electrician Trade School in Palm Bay, FL
Learn to wire it, read it, and fix it. Hands-on electrical training that fits around the life you already have.
Coastal Technical Institute's Electrical Technology program in Palm Bay, Florida trains you in residential and commercial wiring, NEC code, and electrical troubleshooting in 36 weeks (600 clock hours). Tuition is $10,475, with payment plans for those who qualify. No experience is required. The next class starts November 9, 2026.
- 600 hours of hands-on lab training
- Residential and commercial wiring, NEC code
- Day and evening class options
- No electrical experience needed to start
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Get tuition, schedule, and the November 9, 2026 start date. Admissions follows up within one business day.
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.
Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 5973.
Reporting period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Placement rate as defined by the Florida Commission for Independent Education: graduates employed, in active military service, or continuing their education, divided by graduates available for placement. See all disclosures.
Ready for work that actually challenges you?
If you're the person who figures out why something stopped working, you already think like an electrician. The question is whether your job lets you use that.
What would it feel like to walk onto a job knowing you can read the schematic, find the fault, and make it right?
You don't need a four-year degree to get there. You need real lab time, code knowledge, and instructors who've worked in the field. That's what you'll get here.
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Your next chapter
Picture yourself 36 weeks from now
You open a panel and know what you're looking at.
You pull wire, terminate it cleanly, and check your work with a meter.
You can talk NEC code with confidence and take your next step toward an apprenticeship.
What you'll learn in Electrical Technology
You'll learn in an electrical lab on real equipment. Theory always connects to something you'll build, wire, or troubleshoot with your own hands.
- Electrical theory and safety fundamentals
- Residential and commercial wiring installation
- AC/DC circuits and motors and controls
- National Electric Code (NEC) compliance
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Home automation systems
- Tools, meters, and troubleshooting
- Safety procedures and jobsite protocols
Electrical Technology at a glance
- Program length
- 36 weeks (600 clock hours)
- Tuition
- $10,475
- Payment
- Payment plans available for those who qualify.
- Credential
- Certificate of Completion
- Next start
- November 9, 2026
- Experience needed
- None
- Campus
- 1470 Treeland Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
Full details on the Electrical Technology program page and in the course catalog.
Everything you need to start your electrical career
Residential and commercial wiring
Install and terminate circuits the way the job site expects.
NEC code
Learn the National Electrical Code and how it shapes every install.
AC/DC circuits, motors, and controls
Understand how power moves and how equipment runs on it.
Blueprints and schematics
Read electrical drawings and turn them into finished work.
Meters and troubleshooting
Find faults fast with the tools working electricians use.
Career services
Resume help, interview prep, and introductions to local employers. Employment isn't guaranteed.
Where electrical skills take you
Electrical work runs through every building in Brevard County, from new homes to industrial plants.
Entry-level wage = 25th percentile annual wage, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, May 2025. Source. Wages vary. Not a guarantee of employment or salary.
- Residential wiring
- Commercial construction
- Industrial maintenance
- Electrical installation
- Facilities maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repair
Career options and licensing depend on the role, your experience, and state and local rules. This program builds the foundation for an apprenticeship; it doesn't by itself grant a journeyman or master license.
Three simple steps to your first day
- 1
Request your details
Fill out the short form. It takes about a minute, and admissions follows up fast.
- 2
Talk with admissions
Get answers on schedule, tuition, and payment plans for those who qualify.
- 3
Tour the lab and pick your start
See where you'll train, meet the team, and reserve your start date, starting as soon as November 9, 2026.
Electrical Technology questions, answered
How long is electrician school at Coastal Technical Institute?
The Electrical Technology program is 600 clock hours over 36 weeks, with day and evening class options.
Do I need electrical experience to enroll?
No. The program starts with electrical theory and safety, then builds to wiring, code, and troubleshooting.
What will I learn?
Residential and commercial wiring, National Electrical Code compliance, AC/DC circuits, motors and controls, home automation systems, blueprint and schematic reading, and meter-based troubleshooting.
How much does electrician school cost?
Tuition is $10,475. Payment plans are available for those who qualify. Admissions will walk you through your options.
How much do electricians make in Brevard County?
The entry-level wage for electricians in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area is $46,880 a year (25th percentile, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025). Wages vary. Not a guarantee of employment or salary.
Can this lead to a journeyman or master license?
The program gives you the foundation to pursue an electrical apprenticeship. Journeyman and master licensing require additional experience and exams under state and local rules.
When does the next electrical class start?
Trades classes start every six weeks. See the next start date on this page, or call admissions to reserve yours.
Where is the electrician school located?
Our campus is at 1470 Treeland Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909. Students commute from Palm Bay, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Malabar, Sebastian, Grant-Valkaria, and across Brevard County.
Your electrical career starts with one conversation
The next class starts November 9, 2026. Get your details now and talk with admissions this week.
Last updated October 26, 2026. Program details are subject to the current course catalog; confirm tuition, fees, and dates with admissions.