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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Communicate professionally regarding industrial electricity as it relates to programmable logic controllers (PLC).
| 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 |
| Industrial Electrical Technology Level III courses: | 8 | |
| IET 414 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| IET 415 | Advanced Electricity Laboratory | 2 |
| IET 418 | Fundamentals of Motion Control | 3 |
| Recommended (Optional): | 1-4 | |
| IET 484ABCD | Industrial and Maintenance Work Experience | 1-4 |
| Total | 42 | |
Other Information
Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Transportation
Local Program (Major) Code: T154
Program Control Number: 20700
TOP Code: 0934.40*
CIP Code: 46.0301