Electrical Technology Certificate

Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology program teaches the theories and principles of the operation of electrical appliances, equipment, and machines; the installation and maintenance of motors, transformers, industrial controls, and programmable logic controllers; and preparation for journeyman electrician examination. A variety of related laboratory projects allow students to put into practice the knowledge and skills gained. Projects requiring interpretation of the National Electrical Code for correct installation and material use will be assigned to test proficiency in this area of instruction.  Students will have an opportunity to take the nationally recognized Electrical NOCTI test.

General Education (Areas I-IV): 12 Semester Hours

• COM 100 - Introductory Technical English I 3 Hrs. or
• ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hrs.

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• SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hrs. or
• SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hrs.

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• MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hrs. or
• MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hrs.

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• CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hrs.

Technical Concentration and Electives: 47 Semester Hours

• Required Courses: 

• ELT 111 - Concepts of Direct Current 5 Hrs. or
• ILT 106 - Concepts of Direct Current 5 Hrs.

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• ELT 112 - Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Hrs. or
• ILT 107 - Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Hrs.

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• ELT 114 - Residential Wiring Methods 3 Hrs.
• ELT 115 - Residential Wiring Methods II 3 Hrs.
• ELT 110 - Wiring Methods 3 Hrs.
• ELT 118 - Commercial/Industrial Wiring I 3 Hrs.

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• ELT 117 - AC/DC Machines 3 Hrs. or
• ILT 167 - AC/DC Machinery and Controls I 3 Hrs.

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• ELT 122 - Advanced AC/DC Machines 3 Hrs.
• ELT 206 - OSHA Safety Standards 3 Hrs.
• ELT 209 - Motor Controls I 3 Hrs. or
• ILT 197 - Motor Controls I 3 Hrs.
• ORI 101 - Orientation To College 1 Hr.
• ELT 212 - Motor Control II 3 Hrs.
• ELT 221 - Electronics for Electricians 3 Hrs.
• ELT 241 - National Electric Code 3 Hrs. or
• ILT 231 - National Electrical Code 3 Hrs.
• ELT 244 - Conduit Bending and Installation 3 Hrs.

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 59