Electricity
Electricity Technical Diploma
Program Code: 31-413-1
For more information: wctc.edu/electricity
Learn to apply key electricity skills and knowledge in commercial, residential and industrial settings. Explore the National Electrical Code and emerging trends in the industry. Learn to read construction drawings and use appropriate safety measures when working with electricity.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0
Program Outcomes
- Apply electrical theory.
- Install electrical equipment in a residential setting.
- Install electrical equipment in a commercial setting.
- Analyze industrial equipment.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for this program. An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 413-301 | Beginning Electrical Concepts | 2 |
| 413-302 | Reading Construction Drawings | 2 |
| 449-330 | OSHA 30 for Construction | 1 |
| 413-309 | Introduction to NEC | 2 |
| 413-311 | Intermediate NEC | 2 |
| 413-316 | Advanced Electrical Concepts | 2 |
| 413-321 | Res & Comm Wiring Concepts | 2 |
| 413-322 | Trends in Electricity | 2 |
| 413-333 | Industrial Wiring Concepts | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 413-313 | ||
| 605-129 | Elect Pwr Ctrl & Motors | 3 |
| 605-188 | PLC 1 | 2 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-311 | Communication in the Workplace | 2 |
| 804-310 | Math for Industry | 2 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |