Engineering Technology/Electrical Certificate

Pathway:

Electrical

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

ENT.ELC.CERT (C446I)

Total Program Credits: 16

The Engineering Technology/Electrical Certificate program provides students with electrical skills in an industry setting. Students are taught electrical processes and safety such as OSHA general requirements for electrical work and equipment, electrical equipment, grounding, electrical standards and codes, electrical installation, and wiring. In addition, students will learn blueprints/schematics and specification reading, and other electrical processes needed for employability. Graduates will find entry-level employment as electrical technicians, industrial maintenance technicians, as well as apprentice level electricians, architecture, or journeymen.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Electrical Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

1. Identify electronic and electrical parts, both single and three-phase.
2. Interpret electrical wiring diagrams and symbols.
3. Prevent hazards on a construction site in accordance with OSHA 10-hour training guidelines.
4. Use the current National Electrical Code (NEC) for residential wiring in class projects.
5. Explain the principal operations of an electrical system components.
6. Demonstrate safety practices required for operation of an electrical system.
7. Present as part of a design team the ethics that should be practiced in designing a product.

(Reviewed Spring 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
ARC 102 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training	Core Course	1
COT 107 ◊ Codes, Specifications and Print Reading	Core Course	3
ENT 104 ◊ Electricity Basic Fundamentals	Core Course	3
ENT 201 # Electrical Residential Wiring	Core Course	3
ENT 202 # Electricity Sustainable Applications	Core Course	4
ENT 203 # Electrical Codes and Standards	Core Course	2
	Total Semester Credits:	16
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See ENT course descriptions; ARC course descriptions and COT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Antigone Sharris, Ext. 3622; email: [e-mail]; Cell Phone: [phone]

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)