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Electrician Technician <br />Instructional Weeks: <br />Normal Time to Complete: <br />Delivery Method Offered: <br />Program Objective <br />Course Descriptions <br />Electrician Technician <br />Diploma <br />36 <br />40 <br />Hybrid and In -Residence*" <br />The Electrician Technician program offers an Industry recognized curriculum providing the basic knowledge and skills <br />in applied electrical theory; residential, commercial, and industrial wiring; blueprint reading; estimating; and building <br />codes, motor controls, Programmable Logic controls, Low voltage application and solar and Photovoltaic systems. <br />Proper safety practices in the use of test equipment and hand and power tools are also stressed. Students gain valuable <br />on -site electrical experience through wiring mock stations simulating real life experience. <br />The program is 36 weeks long and consists of nine modules. Tests and/or quizzes are administered weekly during <br />each didactic module; however, there is no final examination for the program. Additionally, there Is no externship for <br />this program as all practical experience will be conducted in a lab setting. <br />Students receive an Electrician Training Card after enrolling in the program which allows them to work in the electrical <br />field under supervision, as per Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) regulations. <br />Career Outcomes* (SOC Code 47-2111.00, 49-2098.00) <br />This program prepares students for entry-level positions, such as electricians and security and fire alarm systems <br />Installers. With a career in this field, students can work for electric utility companies, electrical material sales, electrical <br />contractors, warehouses, building maintenance, installation, and electrical part houses. <br />Program Outline: <br />Module <br />Course <br />Course <br />Clock <br />Semester <br />Number <br />Title <br />Hoursi <br />Credit Units <br />EL 1102 <br />Basic Safety <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />EL 1202 <br />Introduction to Electrical Theory <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />EL 1302 <br />Flexible Cables/Conduit Bending and Raceways <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />EL 140 <br />Residential Applications <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />EL 150 <br />Commercial Applications <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />EL 160 <br />Low Voltage Applications <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />EL 170 <br />Motor and Industrial Motor Controls <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />EL 180 <br />Programmable Logic Controls <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />EL 190 <br />Solar Electric Applications <br />80 <br />4.0 <br />Totals <br />720 Clock <br />36 Semester <br />Hours <br />Credit Units <br />iAn additional 80 hours of outside work is assigned for each didactic module. <br />2All students must complete modules EL 110, EL 120, and EL 130 before entering any other module. <br />*Graduates with adverse driving records or prior criminal background convictions, Including driving under the Influence, may <br />have difficulty finding employment In the field. <br />**In -Residence offered to VA students only <br />M <br />