Program Type
Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete
Two semesters (One academic year)
Format
On Campus
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 workstations which includes services, rough in-wiring, communication wiring, hanging fixtures, trim out work, blueprint reading, load calculations for services and voltage drop, and proper grounding. The program provides students with the tools, resources, and training needed to be successful in a changing work environment.
Credit Hours
32 Credits
Career Outlook
The program meets the demand and the needs of providing a skilled, highly trained, professional work force for the electrical contracting industry. It covers the apprenticeship, training programs, and career opportunities. 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.
Mission
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain 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.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
Year One Spring
| BOTE 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
| ELEC 110 | Conductors & Cables & Hand Bending | 3 |
| ELEC 111 | National & State Electric Codes | 4 |
| ELEC 112 | Basic Energy & Electrical Testing | 4 |
| ELEC 113 | Residential Drawing & Wiring I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 32