Overview
A.A.S. in Technical Studies – Electrician Technology Concentration (47.9999)
DIVISION: Technical Studies
DEPARTMENT: Electrician Technology
Program Coordinator: Bert O’Neal – robertooneal@cltcc.edu
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to provide a basic core of specialized instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in electrical trades.
Students who complete the basic core may choose any of the specialty areas. Specialty areas prepare the graduate as an Industrial Electrician, Marine Electrician, or Commercial Electrician.
The Industrial Electrician course will prepare individuals to install, troubleshoot, and repair wiring, electrical equipment, and other electrical devices used in the industrial environment, such as motors (AC and DC drives), transformers, control systems, instruments, PLC's, and lighting systems.
The Marine Electricity program prepares individuals to install and repair wiring fixtures, and equipment for electrical services aboard ships and in shipyard facilities. Marine wiring methods and equipment will also be covered.
The Commercial Electricity program generally prepares individuals to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical devices, components, and equipment that are utilized in residential and commercial electrical systems. Students have two options to complete this diploma: by course work, or by employment in a work- based course with an electrical contractor.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of electrical safety, calculations, and DC/AC electrical circuitry.
2. Identify various types of conductors, connections, boxes, parts of a breaker panel and service entrance, switches, and installation devices of residential service.
3. Install and troubleshoot single pole, receptacle circuits, and breaker panels.
4. Demonstrate modern techniques and skills with motor control applications to include installation and troubleshooting of motors, reversing starters, and VFD.
Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies – Electrician Technology Concentration
Diploma
TD – Electrician Technology
Exit Points
CTC – Electrician Helper
CTS – Residential Electrician
Degree Requirements
Curriculum
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CourseNo.
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CourseTitle
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Lecture
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Lab
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TotalCreditHrs.
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TotalClockHrs.
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ELEC 1010
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NCCER Core
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1
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1
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2
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60
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ELEC1120
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BasicElectricity
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2
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4
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6
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165
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ELEC1210
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ResidentialWiring
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2
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4
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6
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165
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CTC–ELECTRICIANHELPER
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5
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9
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14
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390
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ELEC2460
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TechnicalMathematicsforElectricians
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2
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45
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ELEC1220
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Electrical Raceways
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0
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3
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3
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90
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ELEC1230
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NationalElectricalCode
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1
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2
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2
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90
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|
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ELEC1311
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ResidentialWiringInstallation
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1
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5
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6
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165
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ELEC1430
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BlueprintInterpretation
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1
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2
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3
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75
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CTS–RESIDENTIALELECTRICIAN
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31
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900
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CPTR1000
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IntroductiontoComputers
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1
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1
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2
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45
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ELEC1330
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Generators/Motors&TransformerOperation
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1
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2
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3
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105
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ELEC1440
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MotorControls
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1
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3
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4
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165
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ELEC2720
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IntroductiontoProgrammableLogicControllers
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1
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2
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3
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120
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JOBS2450
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JobSeekingSkills
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2
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0
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2
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30
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TD–Electrician Technology
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45
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1365
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
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ENGL 1010
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English Composition I
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3
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0
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3
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45
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MATH XXXX
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College Algebra OR Contemporary Math
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3
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0
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3
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45
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Social Science Elective
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3
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0
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3
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45
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Natural Science Elective
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3
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0
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3
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45
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Humanities Elective
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3
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0
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3
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45
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AAS in Technical Studies – Electrician Technology Concentration
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60
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1590
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