Technical Standards for Electrical Construction and Maintenance Technology
The technical standards listed below are intended to inform students of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations required in this program. These technical standards reflect performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to successfully complete the requirements of the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program at Johnson College. These standards are not conditions of admission to the program, but persons interested in applying for admission to the program should review this list to develop a better understanding of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations necessary to successfully complete the program.
Sensory/Observation Skills
General:
Use sensory cues to conduct inspections and tests to determine root causes of failures and respond properly.
Specific:
Interpret read-outs from analog and digital meters, various electrical testing equipment, tape rulers, and other measuring devices.
Recognize and compare shapes and forms of objects.
Detect and respond to warning indicators of malfunctions.
Judge distance and spatial relationships of objects.
Detect and respond to sensory cues that indicate problems.
Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment for installation, maintenance and repairs.
The ability to independently participate in lab settings safely through instructor verbal or written direction.
Motor Skills
General:
Possess physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity needed to safely perform electrical work.
Specific:
Operate necessary hand & power tools, equipment, and machinery.
Remove and replace failed electrical and mechanical components.
Position and maneuver in confined spaces.
Perform necessary tasks in environments conducive with work industry standards.
Work at varying heights.
Lift and transport equipment and supplies as necessary.
Communication Skills
General:
Communicate to gather and convey information.
Specific:
Speak, write, and understand classmates and instructors
Obtain necessary information from oral and written sources.
Express information coherently.
Document work accurately.
The ability to independently participate in lab settings safely through instructor verbal or written direction.
Behavioral Skills
General:
Behave appropriately and safely in a cooperative learning environment.
Specific:
Fulfill personal and shared responsibilities.
Work cooperatively with partners and groups.
Exercise good judgment.
Follow safety procedures.
Use a ladder to work at varying heights.
Document work carefully.
Environmental Tolerance
General:
Function safely in an electrical shop environment.
Specific:
Work for prolonged periods amidst:
- Hand and power tools
- Sharp tools and materials
- Electrical equipment
- Chemicals and toxins
- Heat, dust, and fumes
- Machinery with moving parts
- Slippery or uneven surfaces
- Variations in lighting
- Noise
Johnson College is committed to helping students with disabilities complete their program of study by reasonable means or accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are services provided to individuals with disabilities that remove or lessen the effect of the disability-related barrier. Individuals without documented disabilities are not eligible for accommodations.
Prospective (interested) students with disabilities, in accordance with Johnson College policy, and as defined by section 504 of 1973 Vocational Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1993, who may seek accommodations in order to meet the technical standards are encouraged to contact Counseling and Disability Services to discuss what reasonable accommodations, if any, the College could make in order for the perspective student to meet the standards. A student with a disability who requests accommodations will be required to submit this request in writing and provide pertinent supporting documentation in accordance with Johnson College policies. Perspective students are not required to disclose any information regarding technical standards to the Enrollment Department.
Questions or Concerns? Please contact disability services for more information.