Industrial Electrical Technology Level III

Certificate of Achievement Industrial Electrical Technology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Description

The Industrial Electrical Technology Level III Certificate of Achievement provides students with the fundamental skills for career paths in the electrical trades, including manufacturing, construction, industry, and utility companies. Completing the certificate requires that students form a foundation in electrical theory, circuit wiring standards, and industrial electrical controls, including troubleshooting programmable logic controllers and robotics. Courses assist students to develop communication, computer, problem-solving techniques, critical-thinking and teamwork skills. Knowledge acquired throughout the certificate program readies 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:

  1. Troubleshoot and synthesize the knowledge, skills and abilities in order to obtain gainful employment in the field of industrial electricity, including compliance with OSHA standards.
  2. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving appropriate within the field of industrial electricity as it relates to light and heavy industry, construction, and utility companies.
  3. Communicate professionally regarding industrial electricity as it relates to programmable logic controllers (PLC).
CourseTitleUnits
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA):
Industrial Electrical Technology Level I courses:16
Choose one:2
IET 400Introduction to Workplace Safety2
orIET 422OSHA Safety Training2
IET 401AIntroduction to Electricity2.5
IET 401BIndustrial Basic Controls2.5
IET 405National Electric Code3
IET 407Electrical Blueprints3
IET 460Introduction to Photovoltaic Installation3
Industrial Electrical Technology Level II courses:18
IET 403AElectrical Motors and Controls I2.5
IET 403BElectrical Motors and Controls II2.5
IET 411Programmable Logic Controllers3
IET 413Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers3
IET 417Electrical Troubleshooting3
IET 420Fundamentals of Control Systems Technology4
Industrial Electrical Technology Level III courses:8
IET 414Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers3
IET 415Advanced Electricity Laboratory2
IET 418Fundamentals of Motion Control3
Recommended (Optional):1-4
IET 484ABCDIndustrial and Maintenance Work Experience1-4
Total42

Other Information

Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Transportation

Local Program (Major) Code: T154

Program Control Number: 20700

TOP Code: 0934.40*

CIP Code: 46.0301

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