Program Description
The Electrical Construction Technology program provides instruction in the inspection, maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems in the residential, commercial, and industrial industries. A combination of theory and practical application is emphasized to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills. Program graduates receive a diploma in Electrical Construction Technology with a specialization in residential or industrial applications.
Nature of the Work
Electricians install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for our homes, businesses, and factories. They install and maintain the wiring and control equipment through which electricity flows. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machines in factories and a wide range of other businesses.
Employment
Electricians held about 694,900 jobs in 2008. About 65 percent of wage and salary workers were employed by electrical contracting firms, and the remainder worked as electricians in a variety of other industries. In addition, about 9 percent of electricians were self-employed.
Job Outlook
Employment of electricians should increase 12 percent between 2008 and 2018, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
As the population grows, electricians will be needed to wire new homes, restaurants, schools, and other structures that will be built to accommodate the growing population. In addition, older buildings will require improvements to their electrical systems to meet modern codes and accommodate higher electricity consumption due to the greater use of electronic equipment in houses and workplaces.
Earnings
In May 2008, median hourly wages of wage and salary electricians were $22.32.The middle 50 percent earned between $17.00 and $29.88.The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13.54, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $38.18.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, on the Internet at http://www.bls. gov/oco/ocos206.htm.
core courses |
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ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | ||
MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | ||
EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
occupational courses |
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ELTR 1205 | Residential Wiring I | ||
ELTR 1520 | Grounding & Bonding | ||
ELTR 1530 | Conduit Sizing | ||
ELTR 1210 | Residential Wiring II | ||
SPECIALIZATION | |||
occupational courses |
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COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computers | ||
IDFC 1007 | Industrial Safety Procedures | ||
IDFC 1011 | Direct Current I | ||
ELTR 1020 | Electrical Systems Basics I | ||
ELTR 1060 | ELCTPrints \ Schematics &Symb | ||
ELTR 1080 | Commercial Wiring I | ||
ELTR 1090 | Commercial Wiring II | ||
ELTR 1180 | Electrical Controls |
IDFC 1007 | Industrial Safety Procedures | |
ELTR 1060 | ELCTPrints \ Schematics &Symb | |
ELTR 1080 | Commercial Wiring I | |
ELTR 1090 | Commercial Wiring II | |
Embedded | ||
IDFC 1007 | Industrial Safety Procedures | ||
IDFC 1011 | Direct Current I | ||
ELTR 1020 | Electrical Systems Basics I | ||
MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | ||
Embedded | |||
MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
IDFC 1007 | Industrial Safety Procedures | |
ELTR 1060 | ELCTPrints \ Schematics &Symb | |
ELTR 1010 | Direct Current Fundamentals | |
ELTR 1020 | Alternating Current Fundamentals |
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Program Admission Information
High school diploma or GED Required for admission.ACCUPLACER SCORES
Min. Scores | Degree | Diploma |
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Sentence Skills | 60 | |
Reading Comp. | 55 | |
Arithmetic | 34 | |
Algebra | N/A |