Industrial Controls Certificate

Credential: Certificate (Code: C35130IC)

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

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
ELC 128	Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller		FA	2	3	0	3
ELC 112	DC/AC Electricity		FA	3	6	0	5
	Total Credit Hours:				8

Spring Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
ELC 119	NEC Calculations		SP	1	2	0	2
ELC 213	Instrumentation		FA	3	2	0	4
	Total Credit Hours:				8

Summer Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
ELC 117	Motors and Controls		SU	2	6	0	4
	Total Credit Hours:				4

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
MAJOR COURSES	18
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES	00
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	18

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