Electrical Technology

The Associate of Science in Electrical Technology degree prepares students for employment on new and remodeled electrical systems work in residential, light commercial and heavy commercial installations: Employability skills, residential and commercial wiring methods, and electrical system design and estimating skills. Students gain broad-based background skills and hands-on experience wiring typical residential and commercial scenarios. Basic to all topics is the observance and practice of electrical safety for workers and installation of electrical in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Students will also be able to apply the building efficiency techniques while implementing renewable electrical systems.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be employed as apprentice “inside journeyman” electricians, lighting installers, photovoltaic (solar electrical) system installers, in residential developments, home remodel, light commercial installations such as stores and strip-malls, as well as manufacturing facilities where they will install power, lighting, machine wiring and controls, and motor control systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1. Analyze how electrical concepts, and safety impacts the function and efficiency of the residential and commercial buildings.
2. Develop communication skills to effectively address and resolve work related issues.
3. Diagnose appropriate electrical safety and theories, to make sound and safe installations