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CIP Code: 460302
Program Type: Diploma
Program Length: 46 Semester Credit Hours

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Program Description:

The Industrial Electricity (Electrician) Program will prepare individuals to install, troubleshoot, and repair wiring, electrical equipment, and other electrical devices used in the industrial environment, such as motors (AC and DC drives), transformers, control systems, industrial instruments, PLC’s, and lighting systems. Program specialties emphasize safe and efficient work practices, and basic occupational skills. They are organized into competency-based courses that specify occupational competencies, which the student must successfully complete. Areas of study also include all applicable codes and standards, blueprint reading, and wiring diagram interpretations, which are appropriate to the area.

Course Number Course Description
Lec./Lab/Total Cr. Hrs
ETRN 1112 Fundamentals of Electricity/Electronics
1/3/4
ELEC 1122 Residential Wiring
1/2/3
INST 1110 Introduction to Instrumentation
2/1/3
TCA – Electrician Helper
ELEC 1222 Residential Wiring Installation
1/3/4
ELEC 2460 Technical Math for Electricians
1/1/2
   
ETRN 1212 Fundamentals of Semiconductors/Circuits
1/3/4
ETRN 1232 Digital Electronics
1/2/3
ELEC 1422 Introduction to Motor Controls
1/2/3
CPTR 1100 Computers Basics
1/1/2
CTS – Residential Electrician
   
INST 2721 Introduction to Programmable Controllers
1/2/3
ELEC 1230 National Electric Code
1/2/3
ELEC 1430 Blueprint Interpretation
1/2/3
     
ELEC 1340 Generator and Transformer Operations
1/2/3
ELEC 2630 Advanced Motor Controls
1/2/3
INST 2811 Advanced PLC’s
1/2/3
TD – Industrial Electricity (Electrician)
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all Industrial Electricity (Electrician) major-specific courses.
 

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