The Electrical Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the repair, installation, and maintenance of residential, commercial and industrial electrical systems.
The curriculum will be a blend of both fundamental electrical and electronics related systems required for employment in the electrical technology field. Students will develop the skills necessary for employment in many industrial manufacturing settings.
Students will learn the National Electric Code (NEC), blueprint reading, electrical wiring, circuitry, power systems, solid state fundamentals, motor controls, transformers, troubleshooting and preparation for the journeyman’s exam.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Plant Electrician
Shipyard/Traveling Electrician
Journeyman Maintenance Electrician
Facilities Engineer
High Voltage Electrician
Master Electrician
| Electrical Technology Certificate | ||||
| First Semester | Credits | Third Semester | Credits | |
| CON 101 Introductory Craft Services | 3 | ELT 205 Industrial Wiring 1 | 4 | |
| ENV 102 Safety Orientation (OSHA 10) | 1 | ELT 240 NEC 3 | 2 | |
| ELT 140 NEC 1 | 4 | ELT 220 Motor Control | 4 | |
| ELT 107 AC/DC Circuits 1 | 4 | ELT 230 Troubleshooting | 2 | |
| ELT 108 Blueprint Reading | 2 | |||
| ELT 111 Residential Wiring 1 | 4 | |||
| ELT 110 Math for Electricians | 1 | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 19 | TOTAL CREDITS: | 12 | |
| Second Semester | Credits | Fourth Semester | Credits | |
| ELT 115 Digital Circuits | 4 | ELT 225 PLC 1 (Programmable Logic Control) | 3 | |
| ELT l160 Commercial Wiring I | 4 | ELT 206 Industrial Wiring II | 2 | |
| ELT 150 Transformers | 2 | ELT 260 Journeyman's Exam Prep | 1 | |
| ELT 270 OJT/Internship OR AET 250 Introduction to Programming | 3-4 | |||
| ELT 130 Solid State Fundamentals | 3 | |||
| ELT 141 NEC 2 | 2 | ENG 100 Technical Communications | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 15 | TOTAL CREDITS: | 12-13 | |
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS: | 57-58 | |||
Associate of Applied Science Degree: 69 Credits. To complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree, select 12 more credits from the General Education requirements found in the Degree and Certification Information. Visit with your instructor or the Director of Student Services for possible options.
CON 101 Introductory Craft Services, 3 credits.
This course follows the NCCER modules for: Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Blueprints, Basic Rigging, Basic Communication Skills, and Basic Employability Skills.
ENV 102 Safety Orientation (OSHA 10), 1 credit.
This course provides students with an understanding of current safety regulations, established safety practices, hazard recognition, and the impact of behavior and environment on injury prevention.
ELT 140 NEC I, 4 credits.
This course covers the first part of the National Electrical Code on residential and commercial wiring. This will include definitions, requirements for electrical installation, wiring design and protection, methods and materials, equipment for general use, special equipment, and condition.
ELT 107 AC/DC Circuits I, 4 credits.
This course is an introduction to electrical and electronic components, symbols, and the global language used in electrical and electronics. Students receive computer-based, modular training simultaneously with practical experience reading schematic diagrams, constructing circuits, and test procedures of operating characteristics used in AC/ DC circuits. Students will measure frequency and voltages with meters and oscilloscopes and learn about frequency reactive devices.
ELT 108 Blueprint Reading, 2 credits.
This course will cover all the symbols and schematics needed for an electrician to correctly install, maintain, and troubleshoot residential, commercial, or industrial wiring according to plans and electrical equipment.
ELT 111 Residential Wiring I, 4 credits.
This course will cover the basics of residential electrical wiring. Students will learn both theory of electricity as well as how to install and troubleshoot wiring problems.
CON 101 Introductory Craft Services, 3 credits.
This course follows the NCCER modules for: Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Blueprints, Basic Rigging, Basic Communication Skills, and Basic Employability Skills.
ENV 102 Safety Orientation (OSHA 10), 1 credit.
This course provides students with an understanding of current safety regulations, established safety practices, hazard recognition, and the impact of behavior and environment on injury prevention.
ELT 140 NEC I, 4 credits.
This course covers the first part of the National Electrical Code on residential and commercial wiring. This will include definitions, requirements for electrical installation, wiring design and protection, methods and materials, equipment for general use, special equipment, and condition.
ELT 107 AC/DC Circuits I, 4 credits.
This course is an introduction to electrical and electronic components, symbols, and the global language used in electrical and electronics. Students receive computer-based, modular training simultaneously with practical experience reading schematic diagrams, constructing circuits, and test procedures of operating characteristics used in AC/ DC circuits. Students will measure frequency and voltages with meters and oscilloscopes and learn about frequency reactive devices.
ELT 108 Blueprint Reading, 2 credits.
This course will cover all the symbols and schematics needed for an electrician to correctly install, maintain, and troubleshoot residential, commercial, or industrial wiring according to plans and electrical equipment.
ELT 111 Residential Wiring I, 4 credits.
This course will cover the basics of residential electrical wiring. Students will learn both theory of electricity as well as how to install and troubleshoot wiring problems.
ELT 205 Industrial Wiring I, 4 credits.
This course covers all aspects of industrial wiring. Included in this course will be reading of industrial blueprints, applying knowledge to hands-on applications of industrial wiring techniques, safety, conduit bending and systems, and sizing of feeders and circuits for motor systems.
ELT 240 NEC 3, 2 credits. (Prerequisite: ELT 141)
This course covers the second part of the National Electrical Code on industrial wiring. This will include definitions, requirements for electrical installation, wiring design and protection, methods and materials, equipment for general use, special equipment, and condition.
ELT 220 Motor Control, 4 credits. (Prerequisite: ELT 107)
Students will learn construction and operation of pilot devices, motor starters, control circuits, direct current, single-phase and three-phase motors. Basic motor control circuits are constructed from a schematic or ladder diagram. Students also troubleshoot basic motor control circuits. Current and overload protection for motors is studied as well.
ELT 230 Troubleshooting, 2 credits. (Prerequisite: ELT 111 or ELT 160)
In this course students will learn how to deal with customers, observe system operations, formulate a plan, read and interpret schematics and perform operational checks.
ELT 225 PLC I (Programmable Logic Control), 3 credits. (Prerequisite: ELT 220)
This course will cover additional motor control features such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), relays, timers, sensing devices, system integration, and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
ELT 206 Industrial Wiring II, 2 credits. (Prerequisite: ELT 205)
This course continues the learning began in Industrial Wiring 1 by moving on to more advanced skills.
ELT 260 Journeyman’s Exam Prep, 1 credit.
This course will prepare the student to take the Journeyman Electrician Exam. The course will cover all components of the exam—terminology, formulas, wiring methods, over current protection, calculations and sample examinations.
ELT 270 OJT/Internship, 3 credits. (Prerequisite: Instructor permission)
Students will apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. OJT/Internship will provide students with on-the-job experience under the supervision of professionals in the industry. The work will be developed cooperatively with area employers, college staff, and each student to provide a variety of actual job experiences directly related to the student’s career goals.
AET 250 Introduction to Programming, 4 credits. (Prerequisite: MAT 150)
This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment using the C programming language. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, and problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage files with operating system commands, use top-down algorithm design, and implement algorithmic solutions in a programming language.
