Electrical Technology

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Certificate Type: One-Year

Contact: Kimberly Brooks, kbrooks@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The Electrical Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment as an electrician. Students will acquire knowledge and skills required to work in residential, commercial, and industrial electricity. The National Electrical Code (NEC), along with local regulations, will be referenced throughout the program.

Fall Semester

Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
CONS 116Construction Print Reading and Layout

4
ELEC 105Introduction to Electrical Technology

3
ELEC 106Basic Electricity

3
ELEC 107Electrical Materials and Methods

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ELEC 115Applied DC/AC Circuits

3
ELEC 126Residential Circuits

3
ELEC 225Electrical Systems

3
ELEC 226Electrical Construction

3
ELEC 227Commercial and Electrical Systems

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Please see individual course descriptions of prerequisites, co-requisites and/or other requirements.