Program Description
The Electrical Technician Program is designed to give students the skills necessary for successful employment in electrical wiring. A substantial amount of hands-on experience is provided in the work stations which includes services, rough in-wiring, communication wiring, hanging fixtures, trim out work, blue print reading, load calculations for services and voltage drop, and proper grounding.
Mission: Vision if program has one
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain Community College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.
Career Outlook
With an Electrical Technician Degree from TMCC you can seek employment in the construction industry. There are also opportunities for electricians in other industries. A trained electrician must have knowledge of building and construction, mathematics, mechanical, critical thinking/troubleshooting, judgment and decision making, reading comprehension, work ethic, and time management, reasoning, communication skills and follow strict safety procedures. As trained Electrical Technicians our students can find employment in entry level positions installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
Year One Spring
Year Two Fall
| ELEC 201 | Advanced Electrical Code Study | 3 |
| ELEC 205 | Grounding & Bonding | 3 |
| ELEC 207 | Electrical Boxes, Fuses and Breaker | 3 |
| ELEC 209 | Advanced Electrical Wiring | 4 |
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Year Two Spring
| ELEC 106 | Residental Electrical Services | 4 |
| ELEC 110 | Conductors & Cables & Hand Bending | 3 |
| ELEC 202 | Advanced Fundamentals of Electricit | 3 |
| ELEC 208 | Hand & Power Conduit Bending | 3 |
GEN ED
| GEN ED (3) | 3 |
GEN ED
| GEN ED (3) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Estimated Time to Complete
Four semesters (Two academic years)
Program Type
Associates of Applied Science
Format
On Campus
Application Deadlines
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Credit Hours
72 Credits