Electrical Technician

Contact Information:

Kent Sande, Electrical Instructor

CTE Building

(701) 394-3939

ksande@tm.edu

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.

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.

Application Deadline

Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admission & registration deadlines for each semester.

Requirements

 

Program Courses

Program Requirements

BOTE 177Job Readiness

1

ELEC 100Core Curriculum

2

ELEC 101Orientation & Safety to Electrical

2

ELEC 103Intro to Electrical Circuits & Theory

3

ELEC 104Introduction to National

4

ELEC 106Residential Electrical Services

4

ELEC 110Conductors & Cables & Hand Bending

3

ELEC 111National & State Electric Codes

4

ELEC 112Basic Energy & Electrical Testing

4

ELEC 113Residential Drawing & Wiring I

4

SAFT 110OSHA 10-Hour

1

Total Credits: 32

Electrical Technician Certificate Pathway

Program of Study Year One

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course #

Course Title

Credit

Course #

Course Title

Credit

ELEC 100

Core Curriculum

2

BOTE 177

Job Readiness

1

ELEC 101

Orientation & Safety to Electrical Trade

2

ELEC 110

Conductors & Cables & Hand Bending

3

ELEC 103

Intro to Electrical Circuits & Theory

3

ELEC 111

National & State Electrical Codes

4

ELEC 104

Introduction to National Electric Code

4

ELEC 112

Basic Energy & Electrical Testing

4

ELEC 106

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Electrical Services

4

ELEC 113

Residential Drawings & Wiring I

4

SAFT 110

OSHA 10-Hour

1

 

 

 

TOTAL CREDITS

16

 

TOTAL CREDITS

16


Total Credits Required: 32