The electrical field continues to grow in its scope and employment opportunities due to technological advances as well as economic changes and expansion. Electrical work is becoming more complex with electronics, microprocessor based controls, and data communications integrated into residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. This increasing complexity is creating an ever-growing need for well trained and qualified licensed electricians and electrical technicians.
The Electrical Technology program will provide training that will give the student a solid foundation in fundamental electrical theory, hands-on experience with electrical equipment, in-depth coverage of the National Electrical Code, and thorough coverage of contemporary and evolving technologies. This program will meet the requirements for electrical apprentice training and in some areas it will exceed those requirements.
This program provides the required theory training for an Electrician Apprenticeship as well as preparing students for entry into the workforce as Electrical Maintenance Technicians, Industrial Electrical Technicians, orElectrical Field Service Technicians. The Associate Degree schedules classes during the day and in the evening to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs. The evening schedule allows a student to complete the degree in four years. The day schedule allows a student to complete the degree in two and one half years including a possible summer semester. A certificate program is also available.
In addition to college-wide admission requirements, applicants to this program should:
It is highly recommended that applicants have:
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The Electrical Technology Certificate program will provide training that will give the student a solid foundation in fundamental electrical theory, hands-on experience with electrical equipment, in-depth coverage of the National Electrical Code, and thorough coverage of contemporary and evolving technologies.