Industrial Electrical Technology Level II
Certificate of Achievement Industrial Electrical Technology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Industrial Electrical Technology Level II Certificate of Achievement provides students the fundamental skills needed for employment in the electrical trades, including manufacturing, construction, industry, logistics, and utility companies. Completing the certificate requirements, students form a foundation in electrical theory, circuit wiring standards, and industrial electrical controls, including troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLC) and robotics. Knowledge acquired throughout the certificate program prepares first time employees, as well as improves the abilities of those already in the trade.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Integrate and apply concepts and skills related to process control and motor control system design.
- Demonstrate the ability to translate blueprint and ladder diagrams and employ this information to program, verify and troubleshoot faults related to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- Transfer these skills and abilities in order to obtain gainful employment in the field of industrial electricity.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | ||
| Industrial Electrical Technology Level I courses: | 16 | |
| Choose one: | 2 | |
| IET 400 | Introduction to Workplace Safety | 2 |
| orIET 422 | OSHA Safety Training | 2 |
| IET 401A | Introduction to Electricity | 2.5 |
| IET 401B | Industrial Basic Controls | 2.5 |
| IET 405 | National Electric Code | 3 |
| IET 407 | Electrical Blueprints | 3 |
| IET 460 | Introduction to Photovoltaic Installation | 3 |
| Industrial Electrical Technology Level II courses: | 18 | |
| IET 403A | Electrical Motors and Controls I | 2.5 |
| IET 403B | Electrical Motors and Controls II | 2.5 |
| IET 411 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| IET 413 | Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| IET 417 | Electrical Troubleshooting | 3 |
| IET 420 | Fundamentals of Control Systems Technology | 4 |
| Recommended (Optional): | 1-4 | |
| IET 484ABCD | Industrial and Maintenance Work Experience | 1-4 |
| Total | 34 | |
Other Information
Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Transportation
Local Program (Major) Code: T151
Program Control Number: 15317
TOP Code: 0934.40*
CIP Code: 46.0301