Construction Electricity

The Construction Electricity certificate program prepares individuals for employment in areas of residential, industrial, and commercial wiring. The program emphasizes wiring procedures and requirements set forth by the National Electrical Code. Emphasis is placed on the installation of service equipment, electrical circuits, conduit bending and installation, and operation of motors.

All courses taken in the Construction Electricity certificate program will articulate into the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Electrical Technology- Concentration: Electrical.

Requirements

Students must complete all remedial deficiencies or have appropriate entrance scores.

Fall

Elective - Technical Elective Credits: 3

ELEC 1110 - DC Fundamentals Credits: 4
ELEC 1210 - National Electric Code Interpretations Credits: 4

Spring

ELEC 1120 - AC Fundamentals Credits: 4
ELEC 1310 - Motors, Alternators and Generators Credits: 4
ELEC 2310 - Residential and Commercial Wiring Credits: 4

Total Credit Hours: 23

Technical Electives

Technical electives are intended to strengthen student preparation for a career in the chosen area of concentration. Any selection other than those listed must be approved in advance by the appropriate faculty advisor and Dean of Technical Education.

COOP 1110 - Cooperative Education Credits: 1 to 4
ELEC 2110 - Transformers and Power Factor Applications Credits: 4
ELEC 2210 - Magnetic Motor Controls Credits: 4
MECH 2410 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I Credits: 4

For Further Information

Fred Cope
Associate Professor, Electrical Technology
Telephone: 423.354.2442
fmcope@NortheastState.edu

Steve Smith
Instructor, Electrical Technology
Telephone: 423.354.2410
srsmith@NortheastState.edu

Michael Bledsoe
Dean, Technical Education
Telephone: .423.279.7639
mhbledsoe@NortheastState.edu

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