Electrical Technology
Journeyman Electrician Assistant 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 Journeyman Electrician Assistant Certificate focuses on commercial/industrial wiring and controls. This advanced training provides students with higher marketability in the electrical field.
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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.
The curriculum also incorporates the opportunity to learn and work in student-organized electrical field. As well as providing students with hands on knowledge and work experience, they acquire while working at one of the local electrical contractor’s company (ELPT 1281) during their internship.
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 | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| ELPT 1345 - Commercial Wiring | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| RBPT 2345 - Onsite Power Generation & Renewable Energy | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ELPT 2337 - Electrical Planning and Estimating | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ELPT 1341 - Motor Controls | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ELPT 1281 - Cooperative Education - Electrical Power Trans | Fall, Spring | 2 |
| 14 Hours | ||
| Summer Session | ||
| ELPT 1457 - Industrial Wiring | Summer I | 4 |
| 4 Hours | ||