2019-2020 College Catalog

Residential Wiring TCC

Program Description (Major Code: RW21)

The Residential Wiring Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for employment in the construction industry as qualified residential technicians. Topics include NEC regulations, blueprint reading, principles of direct and alternating current, and residential wiring procedures and practices.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Course Outline

Curriculum

Occupational Courses (4 Credits)

ELTR 1060Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols

2

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

Select one of the following Dc courses (3 Credits)

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

IDSY 1101DC Ciircuit

3

ELTR 1010

3

Select one of the following Ac courses (3 Credits)

IDFC 1012Alternating Curent I

3

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

ELTR 1020

3

Select one of the following Residential Clusters (6 Credits)

ELTR 1205Residential Wiring I

3

ELTR 1210Residential Wiring II

4

 

Or

 

ELTR 1200

ELTR 1215

Total Credit Hours: 16

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $2,211

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.