Industrial Electrical Technology Level I

Description

The Industrial Electrical Technology Level I Certificate of Achievement provides students the fundamental skills for career paths in the electrical trades, sales, construction, industry, and utility companies. Completing the certificate requirements helps students form a foundation in electrical theory, blueprint reading, and the ability to use the National Electrical Code book (NEC NFPA 70). They also gain knowledge of energy sources including photovoltaic systems. Courses assist students to develop communication, and teamwork skills. Knowledge acquired throughout the certificate program readies first time employees entering the trade.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Understand safe workplace principles in an industrial environment.
2. Understand the fundamental principles of electricity, industrial basic controls, and electrical motors.
3. Interpret blueprints and utilize the applications of motor controls in order to obtain gainful employment in the field of industrial electricity.
4. Interpret and apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) in order to obtain gainful employment in the field of industrial electricity.
5. Understand the fundamental principles of solar systems, basic controls, and installation.

Other Information

Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Transportation

Local Program (Major) Code: L149

Program Control Number: 37426

TOP Code: 0934.40*

CIP Code: 46.0301