Electrical Technology

Course description:

 

753      ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 1 (double period)

This full-year (2 credit) course is the first half of a 2-year program designed to have the student gain the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully enter the field as an apprentice electrician. The student will acquire skills in all phases of residential wiring including basic electrical theory, safety, special tools, and test equipment, blueprint reading, and local requirement calculations, normal residential circuits, and special purpose wiring systems. Hands-on experience is accomplished in a realistic residential setting. Job searching skills as well as quality workmanship and professionalism will be an integral part of the classroom environment.

 

NOTE: Registration through the CTE Office is required.

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754      ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 2 (double period)
This full-year (2 credit) course is the second half of a 2-year program and intensifies, follows through, and elaborates on material covered in Electrical Technology 1. It covers small appliance repair, industrial electricity and motors, basic CAT 5 and fiber terminations, and work with transformers and generators. Students will also participate in the actual wiring, planning, cost estimation, NEC code requirements, and material acquisition needed to complete various renovations and repairs on the Pinkerton campus. Successful completion of the Electrical Technology 1 and 2 programs will credit the student with a portion of classroom and work hours required to obtain a Journeyman Electrical License.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of Electrical Technology 1 (753) and permission from the CTE Director.