Industrial Electrical Technology
17 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
IET 400 Introduction to Workplace Safety
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
This course provides knowledge of industrial safety practices including industry safety and health standards related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Students will examine safety issues surrounding installation of electrical and mechanical systems, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe work practices. Lockout/tagout, confined spaces, workplace hazards, as well as tools of the trade are covered.
IET 401A Introduction to Electricity
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
Principles of basic electricity. Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, conventional current theory, current flow, conductors and insulators, combination circuits, and power ratings.
IET 401B Industrial Basic Controls
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- Advisory
- IET 401A or
Study of batteries and other sources of electricity, magnetism, magnetic induction, direct current generators, measuring instruments, resistive and capacitive circuits.
IET 403A Electrical Motors and Controls I
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- Advisory
- IET 401A or
Principles of motor controls. Topics include: direct current motors, basic trigonometry, alternating current, inductance in alternating current circuits, resistive-inductive series circuits, capacitors, and resistive-inductive-capacitive parallel circuits.
IET 403B Electrical Motors and Controls II
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- Advisory
- IET 403A or
Applications of motor controls. Topics include: resistive-inductive parallel circuits, resistive-inductive-capacitive parallel circuits, three-phase circuits, single- and three-phase transformers, single- and three-phase motors, and three-phase alternators.
IET 405 National Electric Code
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- IET 401B or
Interpretation and application of the National Electric Code (NEC) with emphasis on wire size, conduit, motor load protection, classified areas, grounding, and the latest NEC updates.
IET 407 Electrical Blueprints
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- IET 401B or
Interpretation of basic ladder diagrams, one line diagrams, electrical symbols, schematics, hydraulic symbols and diagrams including pictorials.
IET 411 Programmable Logic Controllers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40-45 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- Advisory
- IET 407 or
This course will develop relevant and critical skills for the modern industry in automation and controls using CompactLogix controllers and Studio 5000 software. In this course we cover what a PLC is used for and how to set up communications between the controller and a computer along with wiring, reading and writing ladder logic, and operation of the programmable logic controller (PLC). Students will connect, configure and program ladder logic for PLC applications. The course gives a foundation of applications for formatting modules, defined tag names and program operations. Students will be able to describe the function and operation of Input/Output diagrams, as well as monitor the operation of Input and Output instructions. Students will program operations, create, download and run a PLC project that uses digital "Examine If Closed" (XIC) and "Examine If Open" (XIO) and OTE output instructions.
IET 413 Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: IET 411
This course covers programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and operation. Students will learn advanced ladder diagram operations and common block program instructions of the PLC which include editing, programming of timers, counters, compare instructions, master control relays, math functions, move (MOV) and jump instructions using Studio 5000 software. Students will create event sequencing and continuous cycle logic by using event-driven sequencing programming fundamentals. Students will learn the concepts of a reciprocating actuator, and design a reciprocating PLC project to control a traverse axis. Students will also learn to diagnose faults, troubleshoot and force PLC discrete inputs and outputs. Students will set up communications between devices using an unmanaged switch on an Ethernet IP network.
IET 414 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40-45 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: IET 413
This course covers advanced software and the practical skills necessary to program, communicate, and edit logic controls for an industrial touch screen HMI, including: creating and configuring dynamic push buttons, a multistate indicator, and numeric input and output objects. The course also covers the fundamentals of configuring as well as the operation of analog input and output device controls using a PLC. Students will determine parameter settings and scale data for analog input and output modules. Students will use Allen-Bradley communication protocol, EtherNet IP, and software to network remote I/O, and other Ethernet connected devices such as variable frequency drives (VFD).
IET 415 Advanced Electricity Laboratory
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 16-18 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: IET 405 and; IET 407
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: IET 411
Application and integration of concepts and skills within the industrial automation and electrical field. Topics include: designing motor control systems, applying NEC code, translating information from blueprints to ladder diagrams and employing it into the PLC program, and applying assignments to a hardwire system.
IET 417 Electrical Troubleshooting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40-45 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- Advisory
- IET 403A and; IET 407 and; IET 411 or
Application of knowledge of industrial controls, motor controls, and blueprint reading to the development of troubleshooting skills. Analysis of circuits and investigation of problems associated with electrical controls while developing critical thinking skills. This course provides skills in building and analyzing industrial electrical control/power circuits to identify faults, and troubleshooting electro-mechanical problems using electrical prints, and a wide range of test equipment as they analyze the systems.
IET 418 Fundamentals of Motion Control
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40-45 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: IET 413
This course explores the theory of AC and DC variable speed drives and motion control, including Servo Robotics, Speed, Torque, and Acceleration. Students will learn the functions and controls of DC variable speed drives and their field applications. We will study the fundamentals of solid-state components that make up the speed drive and power control. Students will master the functions and controls of AC variable frequency drives (VFD) as well as wire, and they will connect to and communicate with the Ethernet IP network. Students will have hands-on activities, including basic robotic operation, programming, operating, setting parameters, tuning, and configuration. Students conduct fundamental activities using AC Vector, General-Purpose drives to chart the performance and adjust parameters to change characteristics of the motor performance. Activities include Monitoring Parameter Values using the Human Interface Module (HIM) to perform basic assisted startup routines, configuring skip speed reference parameters, and programming the S-curve acceleration/deceleration. Students will also use Studio 5000 and Connected Components Workbench (CCW) software to control and program drives through an automated PLC networking control system, along with performing basic troubleshooting.
IET 420 Fundamentals of Control Systems Technology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 56-63 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
- Advisory
- IET 407 or
This course covers the fundamental knowledge and practical skills on a broad basis of industrial control systems. Students learn the competencies necessary to wire, program / configure, and maintain standard industry controls and instrumentation. Control systems include servo robotics, move functions, and basic programming instruction. Includes instruction on the following concepts of process control: calibration, piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) basics, project start-up, loop checking, evaluation of loop performance, Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) and International Society of Automation (ISA) standards. Students perform wiring of closed and open-loop systems for flow, level, and pressure using a variety of wiring diagrams. Smart devices and digital controllers, as well as the calculation and configuration of smart transmitters, are covered.
IET 422 OSHA Safety Training
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
Industry safety and health standards, taught in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Course is targeted to entry-level workers. Upon successful completion, students can receive the OSHA (30-hour) card. Note: To earn an OSHA 30-hour card through the OSHA Outreach Training Program, participants must meet several key attendance and participation requirements. You must attend all scheduled class hours and complete all required topics to be eligible for the OSHA 30-hour card. Missing any portion of the training may disqualify you from receiving the 30-hour OSHA card.
IET 460 Introduction to Photovoltaic Installation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
Introduction to solar, energy, and power. Topics include electricity fundamentals, equipment measurements, installation, controls system, components, electrical and mechanical design considerations, performance standards, troubleshooting basics, system checks and inspections, and industry safety requirements.
IET 484ABCD Industrial and Maintenance Work Experience
- Units
- 1-4
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: IET 401A or IET 405 or IET 407
This work experience course is designed for students who are already working in the Industrial Electrical Technology field. This course provides working students expanded, hands-on learning opportunities to apply knowledge and learn new skills directly related to their industrial electricity, electrical systems, or maintenance programs of study outside the classroom environment. Course requires 54 on-the-job hours for every one unit of credit.