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.
Career Outlook
With an Electrical Technician Degree from TMC 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.
Application Deadlines
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Program Courses
Program Required Courses
Electrical Technician Degree Pathway
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Program of Study Year One
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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ELEC 100
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Core Curriculum
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2
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BOTE 177
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Job Readiness
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1
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ELEC 103
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Intro to Electrical Circuits & Theory
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3
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ELEC 121
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National Electric Code II
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3
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ELEC 114
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Electrical Systems I
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4
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ELEC 115
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Electrical Systems II
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4
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ELEC 120
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National Electric Code I
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3
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ELEC 116
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Residential Wiring
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5
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SAFT 110
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OSHA 10-Hour
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1
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ELEC 117
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Electrical Print Reading
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3
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS
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16
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TOTAL CREDITS
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19
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Program of Study Year Two
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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ELEC 214
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National Electric Code III
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3
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ELEC 215
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National Electric Code IV
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3
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ELEC 205
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Grounding & Bonding
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3
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ELEC 212
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Low Voltage Systems
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5
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ELEC 213
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Commercial Wiring
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5
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ELEC 235
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Motor Controls & Motors
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4
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ELEC 208
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Hand & Power Bending
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3
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS
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17
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TOTAL CREDITS
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18
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Total Credits Required: 70