Program Description The Electrician program prepares students for the electrical industry, including residential, industrial, and commercial jobs. The Associate in Applied Science degree includes the necessary technical, scientific, academic, work habit, communication, and interpersonal skills for employment. The curriculum starts with basic math and electrical theory and advances to complex systems building upon the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program. Classroom instruction and practicum/lab instruction provide opportunities for students to achieve the competencies to maintain existing electrical systems and be qualified for a variety of electrical jobs.
Graduates applying to the Department of Labor and Industries for a specialty electrical license can be credited with supervised work experience per RCW 19.28.191 and WAC 296-46B-940 as follows: Residential (02) - 1,752 hours of work experience; Nonresidential Maintenance (07) - 1,752 hours of work experience and Equipment Repair (07E) - 1,000 hours of work experience. According to Department of Labor and Industries guidelines, this credit may be applied towards the necessary hours of work experience for only one of the licenses listed above.
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Degree & Certificate Requirements Courses Listed Alphabetically | Typical Student Schedule The Electrician student will complete a specific course requirement sequence based on date of enrollment. Students will be advised by the program instructor regarding sequence and schedule of classes
Generally, classroom instruction is held during morning classroom hours with most lab activities occurring in the afternoon.
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Students may apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree an Associate in Applied Science - Transfer degree upon completion and verification of all requirementsand standards.
Program Outcomes Demonstrate competency in: the fundamentals of electrical safety, direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), measurement (math/meter) and wiring; the National Electrical Code and controllers including relay, ladder logic, motor control DC & AC, and programmable. Demonstrate competency in oral and written communication and interpersonal relations.
Application & Registration Students may enroll in the Electrician program at the start of each quarter on a space available basis. Part-time enrollment is available with instructor approval.
