Effective Date
05/26/2025
Engineering Technology/Electrical Certificate
Total Program Credits: 16 - 17
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.
Stackable Degree:
Engineering Technology/Mechatronics, Associate in Applied Science
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Electrical Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- Interpret electrical wiring diagrams and symbols, both single and three-phase.
- Explain the principal operations of an electrical system components.
- Demonstrate safety practices and follow NEC codes required with electrical system.
(Reviewed Fall 2024)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
NOTE: These courses are to be taken first. They do not need to be taken all together, or in one semester. They can be taken at your pace. This is only a suggested grouping of courses to take in one semester.
| ARC 102 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training | Core Course | 1 |
| ENT 104 ◊ Electricity I | Core Course | 3 |
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| COT 107 ◊ Codes, Specifications and Print Reading | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| ENT 110 ◊ Engineering Design Graphics/CAD | Core Course | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 7-8 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
NOTE: These courses are to be taken next. They do not need to be taken all together, or in one semester. They can be taken at your pace. This is only a suggested grouping of courses to take in one semester.
| ENT 201 # Electrical Residential Wiring | Core Course | 3 |
| ENT 202 # Electricity II | Core Course | 4 |
| ENT 203 # Electrical Codes and Standards | Core Course | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
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.) |
NOTE: Please know this program map is developed as a reference tool, not a requirement. The courses in this certificate have day and evening options, but not necessarily in alignment with this suggested program map. Please consult with the Chair of the Engineering Technology Program to work on a more personalized program map that better fits your scheduling needs, allowing you to be able to commit to complete the program in a time effective manner.
See ENT, ARC and COT course descriptions.
Chairperson: Andrea Blaylock, Ext. 3507; email: andreablaylock@triton.edu
KEY
(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) |
Last Updated
8/13/2025 12:26:07 PM