Electrical Contracting Technician (ECL1)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Vidalia, Swainsboro

The Electrical Contracting Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in residential and commercial electrical industries. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

The standard curriculum for the Electrical Contracting Technician Certificate program is designed for the semester system. Students may enter the program in any semester term. The program may be completed in three (3) to four (4) semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 26 credit hours.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed application;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.

Program Costs

Costs are estimates and are subject to change.

  • Tuition/Fees: $3,648
  • Books/Supplies: $1,249
Curriculum Outline (26 hours)
Occupational Courses (26 hours) 26
ELTR 1020

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisite: None)Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of copper and electrical components.

3
ELTR 1060

(Prerequisites: None) Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include: electrical symbols, component identification, print reading and scales and measurement.

2
ELTR 1080

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisites: None) This course introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: industrial safety procedures, the National Electrical Code, Principles of Grounding and Bonding, commercial services, three-phase power systems, and Electric Motor fundamentals. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the cost of electrical conduit and connectors.

5
ELTR 1090

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-Requisites: None) This course is a continuation of the study in commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include conduit installation and system design concepts. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of electrical conduit and connectors.

3
ELTR 1180

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisites: None) Introduces line and low voltage switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, line and low voltage switching circuits, and operation, application and ladder diagrams. Topics include: ladder and wire diagrams, switching circuits, manual controls and devices, automatic controls and devices, and application and operation of controllers and controls, and variable speed controls. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of copper and electrical components.

4
ELTR 1205

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisites: None) Introduces residential wiring practices and procedures. Topics include print reading, National Electrical Code, wiring materials and methods and control of luminaries, and receptacle installation. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of copper and electrical components.

3
ELTR 1210

(Prerequisites: None) (Co-requisites: None) Provides additional instruction on wiring practices in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Topics include: single and multi-family load calculations, single and multi-family service installations, sub panels and feeders, and specialty circuits. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of copper and electrical components.

3
IDFC 1011

(Prerequisite: None) (Co-requisite: None) Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.

3
Faculty
Advisor

Electrical Construction Technology Instructor
Swainsboro - Blding 6, Office 6102/6103 & Vidalia - Blding A, Office 429/430

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