2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Electricity Certificate

Credential: Certificate (Code: C35130EL)

The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require. Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

This program leads to a certificate. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

The college maintains an open-door admission policy to all applicants who are high school graduates or who are at least 18 years of age. A high school student, 16 years old or older, may be admitted to the Electricals Systems Technology Program upon approval by the high school principal and the college admission office.

Certificate Curriculum

Fall Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 112DC/AC Electricity

FA

3

6

0

5

ELC 113Residential Wiring

FA

2

6

0

4

Total Credit Hours:9

Spring Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ELC 114Commercial Wiring

SP

2

6

0

4

ISC 112Industrial Safety

SP, SU

2

0

0

2

Total Credit Hours:6
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
MAJOR COURSES 13
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 02
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 15

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