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Electrical Technology, Electrician Helper, Certificate

Electrical Technology

Electrician Helper Certificate

Overview

The Electrical Technology Program is committed to providing comprehensive educational services and training in the latest technology to obtain successful entry level employment in the Electrical Technology field. This is an intensive program that offers classroom instruction and practical experience in the electrical areas of residential, commercial and industrial. The Electrician Helper, Certificate provides fundamental skills that leads to a Journeyman Electrician Assistant Certificate.

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Information

The Electrical Technology  Program offers a 1-year certificate and a one semester Electrician Assitant that will prepare students for careers in the Electrical industry.  It is designed to prepare students to enter the field as professionals in the electrical field.

Students in the Electrical Technology Program will have to purchase personal hand tools.

Plan of Study

Recommended Course Sequence Semesters Offered Credit Hours
Semester 1
ELPT 1321 - Introduction to Electrical Satety and Tools Fall, Spring 3
ELPT 1325 - National Electrical Code I Fall, Spring 3
ELPT 1311 - Basic Electrical Theory Fall, Spring 3
ELPT 1315 - Electrical Calculations I Fall, Spring 3
ELPT 1429 - Residential Wiring Fall, Spring 4
16 Hours