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Electrical Technologies, AAS



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The Electrical Technologies program provides training essential for entry-level positions as residential electricians, plant maintenance electricians, and wind farm technicians. During the first year, students will develop a solid electrical foundation essential to the many fields of the electrical and electronics industry. The 10.5-week summer internship will provide relevant industry work experience to insure a classroom-to-work transition. The second year of the program will provide additional skills in motor controls, programmable controllers, motor fundamentals, industrial wiring, and conduit bending. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree.

Enrollment Date: Fall Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 78
Campus: Fort Dodge
Department: Industrial Technology
CIP#: 46.03020200

Program Outcomes:

  1. Students will learn and utilize electrical safety procedures.
  2. Students will demonstrate ability to correctly interpret electrical symbols.
  3. Students will demonstrate ability to interpret electrical diagrams.
  4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of industrial electrical diagrams.
  5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of automated electrical systems.
  6. Students will demonstrate knowledge of and apply NFPA 70 electrical code.

Program of Study


AAS Degree Total Hours: 78


Notes:


CAD 401 - Electrical CAD  may be substituted with CAD 101 - Introduction to CAD  with approval of the program coordinator.

Program Requirement: Must pass all core program courses with the prefix ELE with a “C” or better for the semester prior to the one in which they are currently enrolling. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator or Division Dean.

Graduation Requirement: Must pass all core program courses with the prefix ELE with a “C” or better.

Because of changes in technology, students taking programs over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.

Footnotes for Degree Requirements:


1 Required general education course.

2 Required elective course.

3 Institutional requirement.

4 May be substituted with a course from the same category on the General Education Course List  .

Non-Discrimination Policy


It is the policy of Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. 

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources, Iowa Central Community College, One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501; Telephone: 515-574-1138, Email: concerns@iowacentral.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov. 

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