This curriculum offers the skills and background necessary for various electrical construction and maintenance careers. Students develop the practical skills needed to design, troubleshoot, analyze, operate, and install residential, commercial and industrial electrical systems. The course work emphasizes electrical construction practices, electrical machinery requirements, circuitry, safety, and the National Electrical Code through theory and laboratory practice. Courses in communications, math, science, and small business practices improve students’ employment prospects. Graduates will also have the background needed to transfer to a four-year technology program.
Effective Fall 2024
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
- More Information about Electrical Construction
Career Opportunities
Self-employment in residential, commercial and industrial electrical wiring, electrical designer, industrial maintenance electrician, electrical union apprentice, electrical inspector, electrical troubleshooter or power company employee
Recommended High School Subjects
One year of general math, one year of basic algebra, and one year of science. One year of advanced algebra is desirable.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- demonstrate knowledge of electrical principles and laws through the use of mathematical formulas to solve electrical problems in both direct and alternating current equipment and systems.
- develop schematic and wiring diagrams using a CAD program and transform them into functioning systems that comply with the National Electrical Code and/or other specifications.
- communicate electrical and technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- exhibit proper general and OSHA safety practices.
- operate test equipment and instrumentation to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/electronic circuits, systems, and equipment.
- demonstrate knowledge and theory of single- and three-phase power and distribution systems used in residential and industrial settings.
- explain the theory, mechanics, and control of rotating machinery.
- demonstrate working knowledge of electrical construction procedures in residential, commercial, and industrial installations.
- demonstrate a general knowledge of small business practices relative to electrical construction and installations projects.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
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| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| ELT111 | Direct Current Fundamentals | 5 | 4 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT114 | Residential Electrical Theory | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ELT115 | Residential Electrical Lab | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | ||
| ELT100 | Topics of Construction Safety | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| MTH123 | Technical Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ELT120 | Construction Lab II-Commercial | 5 | 3 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| RET122 | Alternating Current Essentials | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ELT130 | Electrical Drawing & Print Reading | 2 | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ELT237 | Construction Lab III - Industrial | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ELT255 | Electrical Estimating | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ELT246 | Electrical Machinery Analysis | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ELT240 | Construction Lab IV-Practical Experience | 3 | 9 | M | REQ | ||
| ELT256 | Electrical Contractor Business Management | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ELT227 | Industrial Motor Control | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| BCT104 | Construction Safety & Equipment | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
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| AAP | Core Applied Arts Perspective | 3 | S | AAP | |||
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| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
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| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
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| SSP | Core Social Science Perspective | 3 | S | SSP | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 | ||||||