Curriculum

The Residential Electricity Program provides students the opportunity to gain technical knowledge and experience in residential and commercial wiring phases of the electrical industry. Training is in basic electricity, blueprint reading, circuits, motor controls and the National Electrical Code. Students experience hands-on application in the field with electrical contractors. Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a Residential Electricity Certificate.

Program Objectives

• Possess the knowledge to perform tasks consistent with entry-level employment in the residential and commercial electricity field.
• Demonstrate an understanding of personal and work characteristics that contribute to effective job performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical hazards and related safety practices.
• Use mathematical data and reasoning skills appropriate to the construction industry.
• Use effective communication skills.
• Exhibit appropriate human relations skills for entry-level employment.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
FIRST SEMESTER:
EL-100	Electrical Safety	1
EL-101	DC Circuits	4
EL-102	AC Circuits	4
EL-108	Wiring Methods	5
	TOTAL	14
SECOND SEMESTER:
EL-103	Analog Circuits	4
EL-104	Electrical Blueprint Reading	1
EL-106	National Electrical Code	5
EL-107	Electrical Motor Controls	4
	TOTAL	13
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES:	Choose One MA (Math) Class	3
MA-100	Basic College Math (or)
MA-101	Business Math
SS-100	General Psychology	3
CIS-100	Computer Applications	3
	TOTAL	9
	Total Credit Hours	34

 

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