The Pre-apprenticeship Electrical program is designed to prepare you to enter and succeed in a registered Electrical Apprenticeship program. You will learn from an industry professional while participating in classroom and online instruction with hands-on lab training. Along with gaining valuable industry knowledge, you will also obtain OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications while preparing for entry into a registered apprenticeship. Job placement assistance is available upon successful completion of the program.

Courses

The program consists of three courses:

• CIT-314 Pre-apprenticeship Electrical Training Part A
• CIT-315 Pre-apprenticeship Electrical Training Part B
• NRN-332 Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED

Total Hours: 197

Note: You must register for all three courses to enter the program.

Credentials

Upon successful completion of the program, you will obtain both the OSHA Safety Training and CPR and First Aid certifications. AACC Continuing Education Units will also be awarded.

Cost

The total program cost is $3,236 for Anne Arundel County residents, including instruction, textbooks and lab supplies.

Scholarships are available to cover the tuition and fee costs for qualified students. Attend an information session to learn more about scholarships.

Requirements

If you're interested in this program, you must:

• Attend an information session.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Have a valid driver's license
• Have basic computer skills and daily access to a laptop, desktop or tablet with internet, webcam and audio capabilities

How to Register

Students taking continuing education classes don't need to apply for admission to AACC. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for the winter and spring semesters is open. Registration for summer 2026 opens April 14!

Learn more about registering for continuing education courses.

If you have previously taken classes at AACC, you must log in using your AACC account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.

If you would like help, email the Instructional Support Center or call 410-777-2325.

MyAACC Email

Upon registering for your course, regularly check your MyAACC account and AACC email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your AACC student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing MyAACC, visit our email instructional page or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, visit our translated webpage.