Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology
Program Overview
The Electrical Construction and Maintenance Technology program prepares students as entry-level technicians for the operation, inspection, installation, calibration, repair, maintenance and safety of residential and commercial electrical equipment.
Career Opportunities
Graduates work as residential and commercial electricians, industrial engineering technicians in production environments. Graduates will also be prepared as quality assurance technicians, linemen or technicians for the power industry. Typical employers in the electrical field are telecommunications companies, utilities, Union and Non-union electrical companies and manufacturing companies.
Program Learning Goals
Goal 1: The graduate will be prepared as an entry-level technician in the electrical construction and maintenance industry.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
- Install cables and raceways
- Read and understand electrical prints
- Be proficient in meter usage
Goal 2: Graduates will demonstrate safe electrical practices and understand how important they are in the electrical environment.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
- Properly demonstrate lock out / tag out practices
- Perform tasks in accordance with OSHA guidelines
- Demonstrate proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Goal 3: Graduates will acquire a foundation of education and skills for career advancement and lifelong learning.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
- Perform in a professional manner
- Understand the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Demonstrate proper installation and worksite housekeeping
Course Outline
Major Courses (43 Credits) |
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AMT 253 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 2 |
AMT 254 | Programmable Logic Controllers Lab | 2 |
BTT ### | Construction Elective | 3 |
BTT 101 | Introduction to the Construction Trades | 2 |
BTT 102 | Introduction to the Construction Trades Lab | 3 |
BTT 149 | Construction Safety | 1 |
ECM 151 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 2 |
ECM 152 | Fundamentals of Electricity Lab | 1 |
BTT 251 | Motors and Controls | 2 |
BTT 252 | Motors and Controls Lab | 4 |
ECM 161 | Residential Wiring | 2 |
ECM 162 | Residential Wiring Lab | 4 |
ECM 271 | Electrical Grounding, Bonding and Service Installation | 2 |
ECM 272 | Electrical Grounding, Bonding and Service Installation Lab | 1 |
ECM 273 | National Electric Code Interpretation | 1 |
ECM 275 | Commercial Wiring | 2 |
ECM 276 | Commercial Wiring Lab | 1 |
ECM 277 | Industrial Maintenance and Mechanics | 2 |
ECM 278 | Industrial Maintenance and Mechanics Lab | 1 |
ECM 259 | Applied Practice and Special Topics | 1 |
ECM 260
or INT 299 |
Applied Practice and Special Topics Lab
Internship |
3
4 |
General Education (22 Credits) | ||
ART 110 | Contract Drawings | 3 |
BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
or CSM 105 | Customer Service and Our World | |
COM ### | Communication Elective | 3 |
CPT 101 | Microcomputers I | 3 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
MAT ### | MAT 101 or higher (course determined by placement test) | 3 |
SCI ### | Science Elective | 3 |
SSS 101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
Minimum Credits to Graduate | 65 |
For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.