Electricity
Electricity Technical Diploma
Program Code: 31-413-1
For more information: www.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 the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
Code | Title | Credits |
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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 |
First Year | ||
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Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
413-301 | Beginning Electrical Concepts | 2 |
413-302 | Reading Construction Drawings | 2 |
804-310 | Math for Industry | 2 |
801-311 | Communication in the Workplace | 2 |
Credits | 8 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
413-309 | Introduction to NEC | 2 |
413-321 | Res & Comm Wiring Concepts | 2 |
449-330 | OSHA 30 for Construction | 1 |
Credits | 5 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
413-311 | Intermediate NEC | 2 |
413-333 | Industrial Wiring Concepts | 2 |
605-188 | PLC 1 | 2 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
413-316 | Advanced Electrical Concepts | 2 |
413-322 | Trends in Electricity | 2 |
605-129 | Elect Pwr Ctrl & Motors | 3 |
Credits | 7 | |
Total Credits | 26 |