Low Voltage Technician

Career Certificate Program (Program Code: 5450)

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Wire your future for success with hands-on training in today’s smart, connected and evolving technologies.

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Program Overview

Prepare for a career in connected technologies with Palm Beach State College’s Low Voltage Technician Career Certificate Program (CCP). You’ll learn to install, maintain and troubleshoot the systems behind security, audio/visual, data and communications in homes and businesses. This hands-on training focuses on real-world projects and current industry tools, helping you build skills employers value.

Whether you’re starting in the trades or adding a new specialty, this program gets you job-ready for roles in low voltage installation and support. With growing demand for smart systems and integrated technology, skilled technicians are essential to keeping communities connected.

This program is supported by the PBSC4C Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) Round 4 grant services, enhancing academic and professional success through skills training, industry partnerships and career success coaches. Get started at PBSC and build a career that powers innovation across residential, commercial and digital networks.

Program Details

  • Admission requirements: None. To receive financial aid, a high school diploma or GED may be required. 
  • Location: Lake Worth
  • Clock Hours: 750 
  • Program Length: 27-week daytime program or 42-week evening program
  • Start Terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. View academic calendar. 
  • Cost: About $3,500 for Florida residents, including tuition, fees, books and uniform shirt. View tuition details.
  • Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn about financial aid options.

Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation pathway icon This program is part of the Industry, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation (IMCT) Pathway. Learn More

Career Outlook

Graduates of Palm Beach State College’s Low Voltage program can step into a fast-growing field driven by smart homes, security systems and ever-expanding data networks. Employers need technicians who can install and support alarm, audio/visual and communications systems in residential, commercial and institutional settings. With experience, you can advance into lead technician, systems integrator or project supervisor roles, or specialize in areas like fiber or access control — creating a clear path for long-term career growth.

Stackable Credentials

While completing your certificate, you can:

Why Choose PBSC?

  • High Standards: Learn practices established by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
  • Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making education accessible to all.
  • Career-Ready Mindset: Learn from expert faculty and graduate with the skills employers need in today's economy.
  • Supportive Community: Network with local contractors and interact daily with faculty dedicated to your success.

How to Apply

  • Step 1: Attend a mandatory program information session. Register here. 
  • Step 2: After you attend an information session, you may apply to the program by selecting Program Code 5450 for the Low Voltage Technician CCP when you fill out PBSC's application on the Admissions webpage.

Take the Next Steps

Palm Beach State College's Low Voltage Technician certificate is your affordable, flexible and direct route to a rewarding career in a field that's shaping the future. Gain the technical, ethical and problem-solving skills employers want. Start your journey today!

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