Electrical Construction Technology
Associate of Applied Science (Two year program)
Base theories of electricity, household and industrial electrical maintenance and the use of hand and power tools. Practical training on various types of electrical services and repair and installation work are included. Training will also include electric motors, transformers, large motor controllers, commercial and industrial power systems, multi-dwellings, multi-meter services, and national electric code. Upon completion of the program, possible employment positions include electrician's helpers, lineperson's helpers and electrical parts counterperson, or for the more experienced, opportunities as an industrial maintenance or construction electrician, self-employment in residential or commercial wiring or sales representative for an electrical manufacturer or distributor.
This program provides the student the opportunity:
- to understand the basic design and planning of electrical distribution systems.
- to acquire the skills to enable successful employment in the electrical industry.
The graduate of this program is able to:
- demonstrate the ability to wire three phase WYE and DELTA commercial and industrial distribution systems.
- apply the appropriate basic national electric code section to the electrical installation.
- demonstrate the use of mathematical formulas and theory to compute the appropriate electrical circuit parameters.
- demonstrate the ability to install, wire and troubleshoot electrical fixtures, transformers, motors and service panel boards.
- prepare for successful completion of Journeyman and State electrical exams through mastery of the national electrical code.
- demonstrate an understanding of the hazards associated with electrical circuits and equipment by developing a procedure for prevention of injury.
◆ Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
◆ Civil Engineering Technicians
◆ Construction and Building Inspectors
◆ Construction Carpenters
◆ Construction Laborers
◆ Construction Managers
◆ Cost Estimators
◆ Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
◆ Energy Auditors
◆ First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
◆ Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
◆ Floor Sanders and Finishers
◆ Glaziers
◆ Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
◆ Insulation Workers, Mechanical
◆ Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
◆ Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
◆ Painters, Construction and Maintenance
◆ Paperhangers
◆ Roofers
◆ Sheet Metal Workers
◆ Sustainability Specialists
◆ Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
◆ Tile and Marble Setters
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CEL-101 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals, 4 credits
CEL-103 - Basic Construction Wiring, 3 credits
ENG-101 - English Composition, 3 credits
FYE-101 - First Year Experience, 1 credits
GET-109 - Blueprint Reading and Estimating, 3 credits
MAT-103 - Applied Mathematics for Industry, 3 credits
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER
CEL-112 - Advanced Electrical Construction, 4 credits
CEL-116 - National Electrical Code 1, 2 credits
ENG-261 - Technical Communications, 3 credits
PHY-103 - Physics for the Trade Technologies, 3 credits
Elective - Social Science Elective, 3 credits
SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
CEL-119 - National Electrical Code 2, 2 credits
CEL-120 - Electric Motors, 3 credits
CEL-121 - Electrical Motor Control I, 4 credits
CEL-130 - Power Systems, 3 credits
GET-203 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers, 3 credits
Elective - Health and Physical Ed Electives, 1 credits
or EMS-207 - Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.), 1 credits
SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER
CEL-122 - Electric Motor Control II, 4 credits
CEL-123 - National Electrical Code, 2 credits
CEL-132 - Transformers, 3 credits
Elective - Humanities Elective, 3 credits
or Elective - History Elective, 3 credits
PLH-105 - Controls for Heating Systems, 4 credits
Total Credits for Degree: 64